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Long-Lasting Fuchsia Blooms!
Unlike common pink or white dogwoods, the Scarlet Fire® Dogwood Tree’s flowers boast a one-of-a-kind fuschia color. No other dogwood offers the tree’s signature four-petaled blooms in such a deep, rich hue.
On top of its gorgeous color, the Scarlet Fire Dogwood also has an unusually long flowering season, lasting for six to eight weeks in the springtime! The tree also has dark green leaves with purple streaks which contrast beautifully with the pink flowers. And in fall, the trees’ leaves will transform into charming reds and oranges.
With its standout color, the Scarlet Fire Dogwood can be a centerpiece in your landscaping. At full bloom, it will certainly be a standout - and requires limited shaping because of its naturally-rounded shape. Plus, this tree also produces small red berries that gardeners find quite tasty - many describe it as sweet and spicy, similar to persimmons!
Like other dogwoods, the Scarlet Fire is a tremendously easy tree. Tolerant of both drought and heat, this cultivar is also more disease- and pest-resistant than other dogwood varieties.
Ready to add one of the most vibrant flowering trees to your yard? Order your Scarlet Fire Dogwood now!
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Choose a spot in your yard that receives full to partial sun. If you live in a higher, sunnier zone, your dogwood will appreciate some shade.
Scarlet Fire flowers will achieve the most dramatic color if planted in a well-draining, acidic soil, too. It takes about two years for the Scarlet Fire flowers to develop their fuchsia color - they will remain a lighter pink without sufficient light and soil quality.
When planting, make sure to dig a hole 2 times wider and just as deep as the tree’s root ball.
2. Watering: Your dogwood needs about an inch of water each week. If it’s not receiving this much rain, make sure to water it accordingly.
3. Fertilizing: If you plant your dogwood in fall, add mulch around its roots in winter.
4. Pruning: Prune your dogwood in late winter to ensure the tree grows vigorously in spring.
Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $49 | $19.95 |
| $49 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 25 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 20 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Partial shade preferred, can tolerate full sun in cooler zones |
| Blooms: | April-May |
| Growth Rate: | Slow-Moderate |
| Botanical Name: | Cornus kousa 'Rutpink' |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ,FL |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 5-9 outdoors |
| Your Growing Zone: | # |
