{"product_id":"scarlet-fire-kousa-dogwood-tree-live-plant-cornus-kousa-rutpink-deep-fuchsia-pink-flowers-colorful-fall-foliage-usda-zones-5-8-3-4-feet-tall-3-gallon-pot","title":"Scarlet Fire Kousa Dogwood Tree Live Plant, Cornus Kousa Rutpink, Deep Fuchsia Pink Flowers, Colorful Fall Foliage, USDA Zones 5–8, 3–4 Feet Tall, 3 Gallon Pot","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScarlet Fire Kousa Dogwood – 3–4 Feet Tall, 3 Gallon Pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake a spectacular statement in your landscape with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCornus kousa 'Scarlet Fire'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known by its cultivar name 'Rutpink'. Developed through Rutgers University's renowned breeding program, this exceptional Kousa dogwood is admired for its unusually rich pink-to-fuchsia flower bracts, attractive foliage, and brilliant autumn color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many traditional pink Kousa dogwoods, Scarlet Fire is especially valued for its intense flower color, which is reported to remain vibrant even during hot summer weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 Brilliant Deep Fuchsia Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich, saturated fuchsia-pink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4–5 inches across.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, star-shaped blooms with pointed bracts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late spring to early summer, often around June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long-lasting seasonal color, with blooms often remaining attractive for several weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vivid pink display makes Scarlet Fire an outstanding flowering specimen tree and a beautiful focal point for ornamental gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Beautiful Foliage Through the Seasons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\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 attractive 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\u003eAutumn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The canopy transforms 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 exfoliating bark with mottled tan and gray patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍓 Fruit \u0026amp; Wildlife Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter flowering, the tree can produce dangling pinkish-red, strawberry-like aggregate fruits. These decorative fruits can attract birds and add another season of garden interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌳 Growth Habit \u0026amp; Mature Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright, well-branched, and structurally sound.\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnual growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 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\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Plant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scarlet Fire Kousa Dogwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCornus kousa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 'Rutpink'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deciduous ornamental flowering tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep fuchsia-pink\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3–4 feet tall\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 3-gallon nursery pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Growing Conditions \u0026amp; Care\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. More direct sunlight can help encourage especially vivid flower color.\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide consistent moisture, particularly during hot and dry weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A 2–3-inch layer of organic mulch around the root zone can help conserve moisture and protect the shallow roots. Keep mulch away from direct contact with the trunk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid locations where water collects around the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏡 Beautiful Landscape Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScarlet Fire makes a memorable focal point near entryways, lawns, patios, and garden borders. Its changing seasonal colors also make it an excellent choice for woodland edges and ornamental landscape designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith colorful spring growth, dramatic fuchsia flowers, rich summer foliage, fiery autumn leaves, and textured mature bark, this dogwood offers interest across multiple seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📦 Shipping \u0026amp; Plant Care Upon Arrival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Scarlet Fire Kousa dogwood will ship in its 3-gallon nursery pot. Please unpack promptly after delivery and allow the tree time to adjust to its new environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a living plant, natural variations in branching, leaf size, and overall appearance are normal. Some temporary leaf drop or shipping stress may occur during transit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a young nursery-grown tree. Flowers and fruit are not guaranteed upon arrival. Blooming and fruiting depend on maturity, season, pollination, and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67421582229745,"sku":null,"price":363.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ETSYBETRI_80_650e8347-246f-4219-b6e5-25a3c0ca8749.jpg?v=1793715206","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/scarlet-fire-kousa-dogwood-tree-live-plant-cornus-kousa-rutpink-deep-fuchsia-pink-flowers-colorful-fall-foliage-usda-zones-5-8-3-4-feet-tall-3-gallon-pot","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}