| Genus | Cornus |
|---|---|
| Species | kousa |
| Cultivar | 'Rutpink' Scarlet Fire® |
| Patent | 28311 |
| Common Name | Scarlet Fire Dogwood |
| Zone | 5 to 8 |
| Habit | eventually becoming vase shaped. Moderate to rapid growth rate., Upright when young |
| Height | 10 to 12 Feet |
| Spread | 8 to 10 Feet |
| Foliage | Dark green foliage with wavy leaf margin. Dark red to red purple fall color. Deciduous. |
| Flower | Bracts are light pink the first couple years, Color changes to deep pink as the tree matures, Late May to early June |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Fruit | Bright red in fall. |
| Culture | Full sun to partial shade. |
