
Light Needs

Mature Height

Mature Spread

Growing Zones
Arctic sun dogwood will bring year-round color to your garden in multiple ways as the seasons change. Bright green leaves appear on the deciduous shrub in the spring. The foliage turns a golden hue in the fall. The stems become bright yellow with red tips as the winter weather grows colder. This shrub is attractive year-round but is primarily grown for adding colorful winter interest to the garden.
Dogwoods are native to North America. Arctic Sun Cornus sanguinea 'Cato' can be used as a low hedge, garden border or in mass plantings. The winter stems can also be used in floral arrangements. Attractive 4 petaled star-shaped white bracts surround the small flowers in early summer on old wood. The flowers fade and dark purple berries appear just before the foliage changes color in autumn. It’s deer resistant and birds and butterflies are attracted to its flowers and berries.
Arctic Sun Dogwood Care
This compact shrub will grow in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 7 in a full to partial sunny location. It will reach between 3 and 4 feet in height and width at maturity. This dwarf shrub is perfect for residential landscapes. Arctic Sun Dogwood prefers consistently moist, well-drained soils. This dwarf variety is non-suckering, so no major maintenance is required. Some gardeners remove 20 to 25% of the oldest stems in early spring each year to stimulate new growth. One and two-year-old stems are more colorful during the winter months.
Arctic Sun Dogwood Spacing
Space multiple specimens 4 to 5 feet apart on center. Its fibrous root system makes it easy to transplant and establish in the garden.
Arctic Sun Dogwood Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-7 |
Flower Color(s): White |
Bloom Period: Spring |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
Height Class: Tall |
Height: 3-4 Feet |
Spread: 3-4 Feet |
Spacing: 4-5 Feet |
Habit: Upright |
Blooms On: Old Wood |
Watering: Average |
Shrub Type: Deciduous |
Scientific Name: Arctic Sun® Cornus sanguinea 'Cato' USPP 19,892 |
Common Name: Arctic Sun® Dogwood |
Other Name(s): Common Dogwood; Bloody Dogwood |
Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
Drought Tolerant: No |
Features: Fall Interest; Winter Interest |
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
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Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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