Scarlet Fire® Dogwood! Scarlet Fire® is a trademarked cultivar of the Cornus florida, or Flowering Dogwood, species. It is known for its vibrant and eye-catching red flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are larger than those of the typical Flowering Dogwood and create a striking display against the tree's dark green foliage. The Scarlet Fire® Dogwood is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree that is often used as an ornamental tree in landscapes and gardens. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.
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Type:
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Tree
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Origins:
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East Asia
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Height:
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20' - 25'
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Spread:
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15’ - 20'
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Spacing:
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18'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Pink
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Prone to leaf scorching or spots in full sun. Stressed Dogwoods are susceptible to leaf spot, crown canker, root rot, powdery mildew, blight, and anthracnose. Anthracnose can be a serious problem. Mulching will help keep roots cool in summer.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Ponds or streams, Foundational Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Maple, Sweetflag, Itea
IMAGES Photoset by F. D. Richards, Cornus kousa 'SCARLET FIRE' 6/2022 Dogwood D3- (1),(2)+(3)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
