Scarlet Fire® Kousa Dogwood Size:2-3 ft. Cherokee Princess shows improved resistance

Cherokee Princess shows improved resistance to spot anthracnose (Elsinoe corni) and powdery mildew compared to straight species plants

Even though it is tough

[1] Santamour & McArdle

It remains one of the most widely recognized and commercially popular kousa cultivars after more than half a century in the trade

Scarlet Fire® Kousa Dogwood Size:2-3 ft. Cherokee Princess shows improved resistanceLarge dark pink red blooms are rare in a kousa dogwood and that's exactly what make Scarlet Fire special. The palm sized bloom bracts appear in the late spring to early summer and provide a dramatic statement during a time when most other trees are finished blooming. The blooms will first appear a lighter pink then darken to a deeper red over a period of 6 8 weeks. This two month long display ensures that the scarlet fire will make a dramatic