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Scarlet Fire® Flowering Dogwood
Scarlet Fire® Flowering Dogwood
$234.00
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Cornus florida 'Scarlet Fire'
Choose Scarlet Fire® Flowering Dogwood if you want a dogwood with stronger pink-red spring color and better durability than many traditional flowering dogwoods. The tradeoff: it still needs a thoughtful, open planting spot, not a cramped bed.
Buy This If
- You want red-toned dogwood flowers.
- You have room for a specimen tree.
- You prefer dogwood durability over tradition.
Skip This If
- You need a privacy screen.
- Your site stays wet.
- Deer browse every young tree.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A | The deep pink-red bloom gives the tree a clear spring focal point without needing a huge yard. |
| Growth Rate | B | It grows at a moderate pace, so expect steady development rather than quick size. |
| Maintenance | B | Hybrid durability helps, but it still benefits from good siting, mulch, and watering while establishing. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Young trees like this can be browsed or rubbed by deer, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | C+ | It can work in a moderate yard, but it is not a narrow-bed or walkway tree. |
| Screening Value | D | This is a specimen tree, not a privacy screen or winter blocker. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we’d typically place Scarlet Fire where the spring flower color can stand alone, not crowded into a foundation bed. Give it air movement and avoid wet, compacted soil.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 22.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 22.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-9b |
| Spacing | 22.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Upright, spreading |
Customers Usually Ask
Is it a true red dogwood?
Expect deep pink to red bracts, not a flat paint-red flower.
Is it tougher than older dogwoods?
It was bred for improved disease resistance, but good siting still matters.
Can it handle some shade?
Yes, some shade is fine, especially if the site is open and well drained.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
We grow and source ornamental trees selected specifically for New England performance — not just appearance, but reliability, structure, and long-term success in local conditions.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-22198
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