{"product_id":"scarlet-fire-kousa-dogwood-live-tree-cornus-kousa-rutpink-pink-fuchsia-blooms-2-3-feet-tall-usda-zones-5-8-6-inch-pot","title":"Scarlet Fire Kousa Dogwood Live Tree, Cornus kousa 'Rutpink', Pink Fuchsia Blooms, 2–3 Feet Tall, USDA Zones 5–8, 6 Inch Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake a spectacular statement in your landscape with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCornus kousa 'Scarlet Fire' ('Rutpink')\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an outstanding Kousa dogwood prized for its exceptionally rich pink-to-fuchsia floral display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis live tree measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 feet tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and ships in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6-inch pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Developed through Rutgers University's breeding program, 'Scarlet Fire' is celebrated for its vibrant flower color, attractive seasonal foliage, and year-round landscape appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 Brilliant Pink-Fuchsia Blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn late spring to early summer, typically around June, the tree produces large, star-shaped flower displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, saturated pink-to-fuchsia bracts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers approximately 4–5 inches across\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePointed bracts with a distinctive star-like appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShowy floral display that can last approximately 6–8 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike some older pink Kousa dogwood varieties, 'Scarlet Fire' is noted for maintaining strong pink coloration during hot weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Beautiful Foliage Throughout the Seasons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis dogwood offers attractive seasonal changes beyond its flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e New leaves emerge with purple and bronze tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Foliage matures to a rich, clean dark green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFall:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leaves transform into fiery orange and scarlet-red shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mature trees develop attractive mottled tan and gray exfoliating bark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter flowering, the tree can develop pinkish-red, strawberry-like aggregate fruits that provide seasonal interest and may attract birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌳 Growth \u0026amp; Mature Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cornus kousa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 'Scarlet Fire' ('Rutpink')\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant height when shipped:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2–3 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping pot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6-inch pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 20–25 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature spread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 15–20 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderately vigorous, with reported annual growth of 12–24 inches under favorable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA hardiness zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5–8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Growing Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to partial shade. Around 4–6 or more hours of direct sunlight can help encourage especially vibrant flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers moist, organically rich, well-drained soil, from acidic to neutral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Average water needs; provide consistent moisture during hot, dry periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A 2–3-inch layer of organic mulch around the root zone can help retain soil moisture and protect shallow roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Health \u0026amp; Landscape Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Scarlet Fire' was selected for strong garden performance, with excellent reported resistance to dogwood anthracnose and powdery mildew, as well as good deer resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts striking flowers and changing seasonal colors make it a beautiful choice for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront-yard specimen trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntryways and patio landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodland garden edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrub borders and layered plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour-season landscape focal points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📦 Shipping Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive one live \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScarlet Fire Kousa Dogwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e measuring approximately 2–3 feet tall and shipped in a 6-inch pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease unpack your plant promptly after delivery and give it time to adjust to its new environment. 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