Scarlet Fire® Rutgers Japanese Dogwood
Cornus kousa 'Rutpink'
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| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Scarlet Fire® Rutgers Japanese Dogwood highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
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Photos Provided ByRutgers
Growing Zones 5-9
No more of the same old same old! The Scarlet Fire® Dogwood (Cornus kousa 'Rutpink') will be sure to illuminate your landscaping in the late spring and early summer! This form of the lovely Kousa Dogwood tree is a real game-changer with its unique and vibrant flower color! This offering was developed at Rutgers University for the first-ever deep pink to fuchsia colored bracts!
Most Dogwoods are a soft, pastel pink coloration, but this one profusely blooms a deep fuchsia-pink color that is to die for! Forming petal-like structures called bracts, these create a long-lasting display all spring and extends well into the summer! The small flowers in the centers attract bees and butterflies too!
The gorgeous green foliage fills out from early spring until fall, filling the branches out and casting cooling shade! In the fall you will be mesmerized by Scarlet Fire® Rutgers burgundy-red foliage that will make you completely fall in love time and time again. This Japanese Dogwood is hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 9 and grows to a beautifully branched 20-25 feet in height and a slimmer 15 to 20 feet in width.
The beauty continues into the late summer with its crimson-red fruit that appears strawberry-like. They really stand out against the crimson-red to burgundy fall color of the foliage! Not only will the branches provide a feast for songbirds, but Scarlet Fire® will also be a wonderful addition to your winter décor!
Planting and Application:
Scarlet Fire® are always lovely as a front yard accent plant or a specimen highlighting your entry. Just as perfect shading your hammock as they are soaking up the shade themselves beneath larger trees along the back of your property with other perimeter trees and shrubs; without the fear that deer will eat them up.
Need an impressive pop in your landscaping, then you have come to the right place. The colors absolutely shine in mass planting, which will draw anyone and everyone to your garden. Tall enough to provide lush shade, Scarlet Fire® Dogwood trees look fantastic around patios and seating areas where they'll add soothing, cooling shade!
Be sure to plant where you can view this amazing plant year-round! Perfect for pin-point privacy to hide the view into a bedroom window while enhancing your view out! Line your drive or shade your walkways and paths with these lovely trees, or define your property line while adding some privacy that both you and your neighbors won't mind! You'll love using these glorious street trees.
All you'll be able to say is "wow" after seeing this magnificent beauty as an ornamental!
- Captivating, Deep Fuchsia-Pink Blooms
- Crimson-Red, Strawberry-Like Summer Fruits
- Red Seeds for Fall Interest & Songbirds
- Incredible Red to Burgundy Fall Color
- Immaculate Ornamental Tree, Great Patio Tree & Understory
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant your Scarlet Fire® Dogwood in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil to see your plant grow tall and proud. Dogwood Trees are easy to care for and cold hardy and aren't particular on soil type, but they really should be planted in moist, acidic well-drained soil. Once established, they can tolerate some drought, but to best protect your investment, provide supplemental watering. Tolerating slightly acidic soils, use appropriate organic fertilizers that help maintain this acidity and boost their health in early spring. Mulch the root system well to insulate from heat and cold, as well as hold in more moisture and water less often!
Reapply in mid-summer, following label directions for application rates. Prune if necessary in late winter or after blooming in spring to remove crossing branches and water growth, or to control the shape. No need to worry about anything harming its beauty, because this plant is incredibly disease resistant!
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Needs Well-Drained Acidic Soil
- Prune When Dormant
- Easy Care & Low Maintenance
- Pest & Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant & Deer Tolerant
Give your landscaping the plant that will be the new game changer. You won't regret it, so order your very own Scarlet Fire® Rutgers Japanese Dogwood from Nature Hills today!
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does a Flowering Dogwood get?
The Scarlet Fire® Dogwood is a flowering ornamental native that can grow 20-25 feet in height and a slimmer 15-20 feet in width.
Do Japanese Dogwoods like sun or shade?
The Scarlet Fire® Rutgers Japanese Dogwood tree does best in full sun and partial shade, preferring afternoon shade in warmer growing zones.
Where is the best place to plant a Flowering Dogwood?
Scarlet Fire® Japanese Dogwood Trees do best in very well-drained acidic soil in a sunny location. They prefer consistent moisture and mulched, organic beds.
Are Dogwood Trees messy?
Not at all! Dogwood trees are deciduous trees that will drop leaves and the fruit in the fall. But the leaves are easy to pick up and the fruit is carried off by birds.
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Dogwood Trees for sale here at NatureHills.com!
