Scarlet Fire? Dogwood Tree

Scarlet Fire® Dogwood Tree

The Scarlet Fire® Dogwood is a stunning flowering tree that produces vibrant magenta blooms unlike any other dogwood variety. Its flowers remain colorful for six to eight weeks each spring, creating an eye-catching display that transforms your landscape into a showstopper. Buy Scarlet Fire Dogwood online and enjoy a low-maintenance tree that thrives in most climates while delivering exceptional beauty year after year.

Landscaping Uses

Plant your Scarlet Fire Dogwood as a focal point in foundation beds, woodland gardens, or along property lines where its brilliant springtime color can be fully appreciated. Its naturally rounded form works beautifully as a specimen tree or in mixed borders with shade-loving shrubs. The tree's deep green foliage with purple undertones provides visual interest even after flowers fade, and its fall transformation to warm reds and oranges extends the seasonal display.

Specifications

Height: 15-25 feet
Width: 15-25 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: Full to partial sun (afternoon shade in hot zones)
Water: Approximately 1 inch weekly
Soil: Well-draining, acidic soil
USDA Zones: 5-9

Why Homeowners Love It

• Distinctive magenta flowers with four petals set it apart from traditional pink and white varieties
• Extended six to eight week flowering period delivers weeks of continuous color in spring
• Edible berries with a sweet-spicy flavor reminiscent of persimmons attract wildlife and curious gardeners
• Exceptional hardiness with built-in resistance to drought, heat, disease, and pests—requiring minimal maintenance

Planting & Care

Select a location receiving full to partial sunlight, with afternoon shade beneficial in warmer climates. Dig a planting hole twice as wide as the root ball and equally deep, positioning the tree in well-draining, acidic soil for optimal color development. Water deeply to provide about one inch weekly, and apply mulch around the base in winter if planted in fall. Prune in late winter to encourage vigorous spring growth and maintain the tree's naturally attractive shape. Note that the signature magenta color develops fully over approximately two years with proper sunlight and soil conditions.