Scarlet Fire

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Cornus kousa Burger ex Hance Kousa dogwood · Ornamentals · bred by Thomas J. Molnar^^^John M. Capik

also searched as: скарлет фире

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant has dark green ovate foliage, which has a purple tint on young shoots and acquires red and orange tones in autumn. The bracts reach 10–12 cm in diameter, the flowering period lasts from 6 to 8 weeks and occurs in May–June.

The variety forms edible pink-red fruits that resemble a strawberry in shape. The tree demonstrates good tolerance to heat and cold, corresponding to USDA zones 5–8, and is intended for use in landscaping as an accent plant.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: Thomas J. Molnar^^^John M. Capik 3 Developed the variety
Applicant: Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey 122 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Rutgers University 14 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Katrin Falckenthal 2 Responsible for variety maintenance

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Switzerland № 16-3049

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Application filed 4 April 2016
Registered 30 June 2020
Currently active indefinite in the register

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Breeder

Thomas J. Molnar^^^John M. Capik

breeder code Rutpink

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Registry records

Total records: 2
Jurisdictions shown: 1
Not yet disclosed: 1
First registration: 2019

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