Scarlet Fire® Dogwood Tree
The darkest pink you've ever seen
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- flowering dateLate spring to early summer
- hardiness zone5-9
- height25 feet
- restricted statesAE AK FL GU HI MT PR
- ship as2-4 FT
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
- Tolerates heat and cold
- Long flowering season, up to 8 weeks
- Excellent privacy screen
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'
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Product Details
- botanical nameCornus kousa 'Rutpink' PP28311
- flowering dateLate spring to early summer
- flower colorPink
- flower formFlower bracts that are pointed at the tips with 4 petals.
- foliage typeGlossy green pinnate leaves turn red in fall
- formTree
- growth rateSlow to moderate
- hardiness zone5-9
- height25 feet
- planting instructionsDig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots without bending them. Work soil around the roots, firm well and water thoroughly
- restricted statesAE AK FL GU HI MT PR
- shipping seasonSpring
- ship as2-4 FT
- soil requirementPrefers an acid, humus enriched soil that is well drained
- spacing20 feet
- spread20 feet
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
- winter careA winter mulch is advantageous the first winter if fall planted
Shipping Schedule
When will my order ship?
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
| 2025 Spring Shipping Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Zone | Large Nursery Stock |
| 3A-4B | 3/24/25 - 6/6/25 |
| 5A | 3/24/25 - 6/6/25 |
| 5B | 3/10/25 - 6/6/25 |
| 6A | 2/24/25 - 6/6/25 |
| 6B | 2/24/25 - 6/6/25 |
| 7A | 2/24/25 - 6/6/25 |
| 7B | 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 |
| 8A-8B | 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 |
| 9A - 10B | 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 |
| Last Order Date | Zones 3A - 7B: 6/2/25 Zones 8A - 10B: 5/5/25 |
