Scarlet Fire Kousa Dogwood

Scarlet Fire Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa 'Rutpink')Scarlet Fire Dogwood (Cornus kousa 'Rutpink') is a groundbreaking pink-flowering Kousa Dogwood introduced by Rutgers University, known for its unusually vibrant, deep fuchsia blooms. Developed for strong landscape performance, this cultivar combines intense floral color with excellent vigor, disease resistance, and four-season appeal - making it one of the most striking ornamental dogwoods available today.Distinctive Features'Scarlet Fire' produces large, vivid blooms with deep pink to fuchsia bracts that hold their color far longer than other pink Kousas. The show begins in late spring and continues well into early summer. Its rich green foliage forms a lush backdrop through summer before transitioning to purple-red hues in fall. In winter, attractive mottled bark adds texture. With a mature height of 20 to 25 feet and a rounded, pyramidal form, it fits beautifully into both traditional and modern landscapes.Growing Conditions Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil...