Description
Bring vibrant color and refined structure to your landscape with the Dogwood – Kousa Scarlet Fire (Cornus Kousa Scarlet Fire), a striking deciduous tree that delivers stunning deep pink to fuchsia blooms from late spring into early summer. This standout cultivar is known for its vivid floral display, strong branching, and handsome, deep green foliage that transitions beautifully in fall. It’s a perfect ornamental focal point for gardens, borders, or foundation plantings.
Scarlet Fire is low maintenance and highly adaptable, thriving in full sun to part shade and preferring moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. With a rounded canopy, it matures to 20–25 feet tall and 15–20 feet wide, growing 1–2 feet per year. Hardy in Zones 5–9, this Kousa Dogwood offers four seasons of appeal, from eye-catching spring blooms to rich fall color and distinctive bark in winter.
Each plant comes in a #7 (7 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
*This plant may not be in bloom at the time of purchase. Whether pre- or post-bloom, rest assured it’s healthy—just not at its showiest.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Cornus Kousa Scarlet Fire
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: around once a week
Soil: likes moist, well draining soil with organic matter
Zone: 5 – 9
Plant Shape: rounded
Plant Type: deciduous tree
Mature Size: height (20' – 25'), width (15' – 20')
Blooming Season: late spring – early summer
Growth Rate: 1 – 2 feet a year
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