Cornus kousa Scarlet Fire® (Scarlet Fire® Kousa Dogwood)Deepest pink flower bracts of any kousa Dogwood Superb small specimen Great fall foliage and fruit Attracts birds Deer and rabbit resistant Be dazzled by the the huge, deep, dark fuschia pink flower bracts that will light up the rounded small tree in June. Bred at Rutgers University, this precocious tree grows quickly and blooms as a very young tree showing off brilliant color almost right away in the landscape. Superb burgundy fall foliage color and

The nodding buds look like snakes at the tips of the stems

Height 40-50 ft

cut flower Drought tolerant once established Looks terrific when planted with native grasses ‘Green Twister’ has lemon-lime petals that transition to a light pink or carmine red near the center cone

Butterfly Weed is a caterpillar food source for Monarchs and a nectar source for adult Monarchs and other butterflies and their mere presence in the landscape guarantees landscape color other than flowers

Hardiness Zone 4-9 Height 8-10 in Spread 12-14 in

then stand back and watch the summer show

Great little specimen tree that is sure to draw interest from everyone

Holds up well in any landscape

Dense growing

Excellent shade tree

more compact form

most rewarding landscape plants to grow