Description:
Cornus kousa 'Rutpink' is a tree with deep fuchsia-pink bracts and crimson-red, strawberry-like summer fruits. Its burgundy-red fall foliage adds seasonal interest, and it is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9. This tree grows 20-25 feet tall and is disease and deer resistant, preferring well-drained acidic soil.
Sources:
- [1] Scarlet Fire® Rutgers Japanese Dogwood: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source
- [2] Scarlet Fire® Rutgers Japanese Dogwood: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source
- [3] Scarlet Fire® Rutgers Japanese Dogwood: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source
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Last Updated August 18, 2025