Why Plant Cherry Fire Japanese Dogwood?
This one is for the person who wants spring color that isn’t just flowers. ‘Cherry Fire’ starts the season with a flush of cherry-red new foliage, the kind of fresh growth that looks like the tree is lit from within. Then, right as late spring settles in, it layers on a second act with creamy-white bracts that read like oversized blossoms and keep the garden in bloom mode when many other trees are already moving on.
Beyond the showy moments, it’s a strong design tree, with a naturally neat shape and a composed, elegant presence that makes beds look intentional. When fall arrives, it leans into drama again with scarlet to deep red foliage. It’s a multi-season performer with a modern edge, a little bold, a little refined, and absolutely not shy.
How to use Cherry Fire Japanese Dogwood in the landscape?
Use it as a feature tree in a front yard bed or near an entry where the red spring growth can be appreciated up close, then enjoy the late spring blooms as a second wave of seasonal interest. It’s a great choice for patio plantings and courtyard spaces, where its clean habit won’t overwhelm seating areas but still provides structure and shade over time. Place it as a transition tree between evergreen plantings and flowering shrubs, letting its spring foliage color echo warm-toned plantings while the creamy blooms brighten the mid-season palette. For a crisp look, keep the area around the trunk open or planted with low groundcovers so the branching form stays visible and the tree reads as a focal point instead of blending into the background.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
