Dogwood 'Scarlet Fire'

COMMON NAME: Dogwood 'Scarlet Fire'

BOTANICAL NAME: Cornus kousa Scarlet Fire® (‘Rutpink’)

PLANT TYPE: TREE

SUN EXPOSURE: Full Sun/Part Shade

AVERAGE SIZE: Garden Size: 15’H x 15’W. 6-12″/year

BLOOM TIME: Late Spring

COLD HARDINESS: USDA ZONE 4

DESCRIPTION: A real stunner in late spring, the big, showy bracts stand out against the rich green foliage. Prior to the showy flowers, early spring leaves emerge streaked with purple. Later, after the summer flower show, purple pink fruits swell and become attractive to birds for a delicious summer treat. Autumn brings red to purple leaf color to finish the season.

Available in 5 gallon pots.