Cornus kousa ‘Scarlet Fire’
Chinese Flowering Dogwood - Scarlet Fire®
A stunning newer selection of Chinese Flowering Dogwood which boasts probably the darkest pink bracts so far! Very prolific, medium-to-large pointed bracts (flowers) appear in late spring and can last up to 8 weeks. Fall brings medium sized red strawberry like fruit. Dark green foliage with purple tinges on the new growth turns red and orange in the fall. Vigorous, grows 20′ – 25′ high by 15′ – 20′ wide.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 5 |
Origin
Seedling of a Cornus kousa 'K187-44' (unreleased which resulted from Cornus kousa'Satomi' and C. kousa 'Benifuji') and an unknown pollen parent. Introduced by Rutgers University in 2017.
Synonymous
Cornus kousa 'Rutpink'
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun.
Soil: Well workable, moist but well draining slightly acidic soil. Dislikes heavy clay soils.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed, can be done in the spring right after the flowers finish. Do not trim summer or afterwards as, you will be removing next springs flower buds.
Patented: USPP#28311
