Cornus kousa 'Scarlet Fire'
$277.00 / 10G
Asian Dogwood ·
Description
Asian Dogwood 'Scarlet Fire' is a tree suited to full sun to part shade and average conditions. It offers white, pink or red color in late spring.
Benefits
Adds long-term structure, shade, and a sense of permanence to the landscape. Creates an early-season lift after winter with fresh color and growth. Supports a more active, living garden with flowers that pollinators can use.
Features
White, pink or red flowers mid-spring; red raspberry-like fruit fruit; red, burgundy or orange fall color
Usage/Use
Specimen, woodland edge, wildlife garden
| Cornus kousa 'Scarlet Fire' | |
| Asian Dogwood | |
| 'Scarlet Fire | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part shade with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Shade; Average moisture; Deep, well-drained garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Not Native to North America | |
| Yes | |
| Medium | |
| No |
| 5 - 8 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 15 - 25 ft | |
| 15 - 25 ft | |
| Wide | |
| 15 - 25 ft |
| Yes | |
| On Old Wood | |
| Mid-Spring | |
| None | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Birds from Fruit | |
| Woodland Edge of Savanna | |
| Specimen Garden | |
| Berries | |
| Specimen | |
| Upright | |
| Long Lived | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Medium | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |