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Cornus kousa 'Scarlet Fire'
Dogwood
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Darkest pink flowers of any kousa variety
- Smaller tree , compact habit
- Burgundy foliage in the fall
- Fruit attracts birds in the fall
Border or Bed
Garden
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Native
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers humusy, organically rich, medium moisture, and acidic to neutral, well-drained soil. Grows best in full sun to partial shade. Pruning can be done in late winter or early spring. Plants can be lightly fertilized in spring but avoid over-fertilizing young trees.
Height: 10-15 ft
Spread: 10-12 ft
Price Level 1: $149.99~#7
Bloom Color: Burgundy
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Focal Point
- Fall Color
- Specimen
- Ground Cover
- Edging
- Garden
- Summer Bloomer
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Native
- Mass Planting
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Burgundy
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Cornus
Common Name: Chinese Dogwood
Small, deciduous flowering tree or multi-stemmed shrub with oval, dark green, pointed leaves and reddish-purple fall color. White or pink petal-like bracts surround a cluster of yellowish-green flowers blooming in late spring. The flowers are followed by berry-like fruits which mature to pinkish-red in summer and persist into fall. Great as a specimen, in shrub borders and woodland gardens.