Scarlet Fire® Dogwood
Cornus kousa 'Rutpink'
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Scarlet Fire® Dogwood! Scarlet Fire® is a trademarked cultivar of the Cornus florida, or Flowering Dogwood, species. It is known for its vibrant and eye-catching red flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are larger than those of the typical Flowering Dogwood and create a striking display against the tree's dark green foliage. The Scarlet Fire® Dogwood is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree that is often used as an ornamental tree in landscapes and gardens. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.
Type: |
Tree |
Origins: |
East Asia |
Height: |
20' - 25' |
Spread: |
15’ - 20' |
Spacing: |
18' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
Bloom Color: |
Pink |
Season of Interest: |
Spring, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Prone to leaf scorching or spots in full sun. Stressed Dogwoods are susceptible to leaf spot, crown canker, root rot, powdery mildew, blight, and anthracnose. Anthracnose can be a serious problem. Mulching will help keep roots cool in summer.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Ponds or streams, Foundational Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Maple, Sweetflag, Itea
IMAGES Photoset by F. D. Richards, Cornus kousa 'SCARLET FIRE' 6/2022 Dogwood D3- ( 1),( 2)+( 3)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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