We've had Arctic Fire in perfect site conditions and over the course of 4 years it finally got to where we had to prune them (6' by about 5' after this time). If it has been more than a couple years to get to that point then they are probably Arctic Fire and are at the point where they will require an annual pruning.
If they grew that quickly in just a year or two I would say that yes, you did get a completely different variety. They could even share a short hassock or ottoman with a throw across it. This would be my preference, because I love being comfy as I enjoy the fire. OR you might find you would prefer two small, but really comfy chairs angled inward. Once you get your benches in place you might see if you still like the candles, one in each niche by the far wall and/or a thin fine iron table at the end of each for a cup o' Joe and maybe a book. After being extremely careful, I thought, and three fires from candles later, I highly recommend using only the battery operated ones. It could be a metal or one painted to match the main color in your room. If it is still too naked for you put the large candlesticks back and add a third that is a bit shorter. Winter, it would be gorgeous with pots of poinsettias, fire wood or pine cones spring with lilacs or cherry blossoms summer with bromeliads or red twigs from your dogwood and fall filled with pussy willows or mums. If that feels too naked for you as you wait, put the huge basket back with seasonal stuff in it. Be certain the fabric and everything else there is subtle, so it doesn't distract from your uniquely shaped and all together fantastic FP. WHILE YOU ARE WAITING to find or build the two small benches to flank it, remove all the stuff on the hearth and find or make comfy cushions for pleasant seating to visit and be warmed by the fire.
Be sure you benches come no closer than a couple of inches of the hearth's edge. It is absolutely wonderful the way it is. Any light neutral from white to cream for the walls would be great. Newest stem growth will always produce the best coloring. And besides reducing the overall size of the shrub - at least temporarily - hard pruning/coppicing will also intensify the stem color. How far back you can cut your current shrubs would be easier to say had you provided photos but I'm sure you could get them down to 16-24", perhaps lower. The good news is that shrub dogwoods are very easily kept under control by hard pruning (aka coppicing or stooling) - cutting back to low woody framework annually each season, usually in late winter or early spring before new growth commences. They just don't hit some predetermined size and simply stop growing - once they achieve their "mature" size, growth usually slows, sometimes dramatically, but woody plants never stop growing until they die. This is a selection of a native North American species.Because they grew larger than you wanted? LOL!! No you didn't get 'ripped off' - trees and shrubs often grow larger than anticipated - the better the growing conditions, the larger they get. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
It is an amazingly adaptable plant, tolerating both dry conditions and even some standing water. This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration Īrctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood is recommended for the following landscape applications Īrctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. The scarlet branches are extremely showy and add significant winter interest.Īrctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. It produces white berries in late summer. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding burgundy in the fall.
A compact, dwarf form and very hardy shrub, ideal for general garden use in northern landscapes intense red stems stand out against the winter snow, excellent for massing some suckeringĪrctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood has clusters of creamy white flowers at the ends of the branches in late spring.
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