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Scarlet Fire Dogwood Tree | Zone 5-9 | Pink | 25 feet | Full Sun | Partial Shade
A new introduction from Rutgers, Scarlet Fire combines unique color and a long flowering season with disease and pest resistance as well as cold and heat tolerance. Its 5" dark pink and fuchsia flowers last for 6-8 weeks and stand up well in sunny, warm weather. New leaf growth is tinged with purple, and its dark green leaves turn red in the fall. De…
A new introduction from Rutgers, Scarlet Fire combines unique color and a long flowering season with disease and pest resistance as well as cold and heat tolerance. Its 5" dark pink and fuchsia flowers last for 6-8 weeks and stand up well in sunny, warm weather. New leaf growth is tinged with purple, and its dark green leaves turn red in the fall. Developed by Dr. Tom Molnar, Scarlet Fire Dogwood is a floriferous and moderately vigorous ornamental tree. In the summer, it develops 1" pink-red fruits that add interest and color. It flowers heavily at 2-4 years and grows to 10' in 8 years. It's a good choice for woodland gardens as well as for screening or privacy. 2-3' bareroot. Cornus kousa 'Scarlet Fire'Make sure to check out our other dogwood trees for sale.
Description
A new introduction from Rutgers, Scarlet Fire combines unique color and a long flowering season with disease and pest resistance as well as cold and heat tolerance. Its 5" dark pink and fuchsia flowers last for 6-8 weeks and stand up well in sunny, warm weather. New leaf growth is tinged with purple, and its dark green leaves turn red in the fall. Developed by Dr. Tom Molnar, Scarlet Fire Dogwood is a floriferous and moderately vigorous ornamental tree. In the summer, it develops 1" pink-red fruits that add interest and color. It flowers heavily at 2-4 years and grows to 10' in 8 years. It's a good choice for woodland gardens as well as for screening or privacy. 2-3' bareroot. Cornus kousa 'Scarlet Fire'Make sure to check out our other dogwood trees for sale.
Specifications
Soil Requirement | Prefers An Acid, Humus Enriched Soil That Is Well Drained |
Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
Spread | 20 Feet |
Foliage Type | Glossy Green Pinnate Leaves Turn Red In Fall |
Restricted States | Ae Ak Fl Gu Hi Mt Pr |
Flower Form | Flower Bracts That Are Pointed At The Tips With 4 Petals. |
Flowering Date | Late Spring To Early Summer |
Spacing | 20 Feet |
Height/habit | 25 Feet |
Shipping Season | Spring |
Winter Care | A Winter Mulch Is Advantageous The First Winter If Fall Planted |
Growth Rate | Slow To Moderate |
Flower Color | Pink |
Shipped | Dormant 2-3' Bareroot |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Form | Tree |