Scarlet Fire® Kousa Dogwood
Cornus kousa 'RUTPINK'
Mature Height: 20 to 25 ft.
Mature Spread: 15 to 20 ft.
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Large dark pink/red blooms are rare in a kousa dogwood and that's exactly what make Scarlet Fire special. The palm sized bloom bracts appear in the late spring to early summer and provide a dramatic statement during a time when most other trees are finished blooming. The blooms will first appear a lighter pink then darken to a deeper red over a period of 6-8 weeks. This two month long display ensures that the scarlet fire will make a dramatic statement and bring a long period of enjoyment to your home or garden. It's rare to find blooms like this, and it is even more rare to find beautiful qualities like this in a pest free low-maintenance tree. That's why we definitely recommend adding a Scarlet Fire Kousa to your yard.
We like this kousa as a specimen tree in a garden arrangement or in a partly sunny or shady spot near the front of a home. The dark pink blooms will speak for themselves late May to early July, but the dark green foliage and mottled bark are great company for early spring and late summer blooms. We prefer to trim our kousa up neat, removing the lower branches while they are small to expose the lower portions of the trunk. This will create a neat look and reveal the beautiful mottled bark. Without proper pruning, a kousa can get rather shrub-like, so once the tree is established we recommend taking off the lower branches with sharp clean pair of pruning shears.
| Bloom Color: | Dark pink to scarlet |
| Bloom Period: | 6-8 weeks in early summer |
| Fall Color: | Orange, yellow, red, purple |
| Foliage Color: | Green to dark green |
| Genus & Species: | Cornus kousa 'RUTPINK' |
| Growth Rate: | Medium |
| Mature Height: | 20 to 25 ft. |
| Mature Spread: | 15 to 20 ft. |
| Soil Type: | Adaptable, but prefers moist, well-drained soil high in organic matter |
| Sun Exposure: | Full sun to partial shade |
| Zone: | 5 to 8 |
General care for any tree or shrub is easy, but like any living thing will require your attention. Please educate yourself and follow these simple rules.