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 Choose Ornamental & Accent Trees?
Spring Flower Impact: Cherries and serviceberry deliver standout blooms that define the season.
Fall Color & Seasonal Interest: Ginkgo and serviceberry provide reliable, high-impact color late in the year.
Form & Structure: Weeping, upright, and spreading forms create focal points and visual balance in the landscape.
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.
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Scarlet Fire® Flowering Dogwood
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