CORNUS kousa 'Scarlet Fire'

Commonly known as Japanese dogwood

FLOWERING DOGWOODS

Large pink bracts
  • Deciduous
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    Deep pink to fuchsia
  • Height
    6-8 metres
  • Spread
    4-6 metres
  • Tall Shrub
  • Tree
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

CORNUS kousa 'Scarlet Fire'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    Place of origin
    2016 Rutgers University
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Town garden
    Woodland garden
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
  • Wildlife
    Bird friendly
    Fruit in autumn to winter

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