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Cornus kousa Rutpink ('Scarlet Fire®')

Scarlet Fire® Dogwood: Patent PP28311

Darkest and most-consistently pink-bracketed to date. Medium to large bracts are pointed and generally non-overlapping.
Drooping, glossy, green leaves turning scarlet to red and some purple in autumn.

  • »  Darkest and most-consistently pink-bracted to date
  • »  Medium to large bracts are pointed and generally non-overlapping
  • »  Drooping, glossy green leaves
  • »  Fall colour is scarlet to red, some purple
  • »  Upright clump of tiered, horizontal branches
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring

10gal Treeform
$444.00
B&B in Container Treeform Low Inventory
$774.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:7-8 m
  • Spread:7-8 m
  • Bloom Color: Pink (deep)
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
Medium
Critter
Deer Resistant
Attributes
Deciduous
Fall Color
Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
Early Spring
Foliage Color
Green
Landscape uses
Specimen
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Cornus kousa 'Rutpink'

The showy flowers seen on some cornus cultivars are actually bracts surrounding the smaller inconspicuous flower in the centre.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cornus kousa 'Rutpink'

Does not like full afternoon sun, even with shaded roots. Grows best in medium moisture and an acidic, well-drained soil.