Ragin’ Red™ (Cornus florida) is a standout flowering dogwood cultivar that delivers season-spanning interest. In late spring, bare branches erupt with large, merlot-red bracts surrounding greenish-yellow flower clusters, creating a striking display before foliage emerges. Leaves follow with a dynamic color shift—from scarlet to green to deep burgundy—before transitioning again in fall to rich red and purple hues.

This selection grows 15–20' tall and wide with an upright, spreading habit. As a North American native, it adapts well to diverse conditions and supports pollinators, songbirds, and wildlife. Bright red berries appear in late summer, serving as an important food source for birds while adding ornamental value.

Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9, Ragin’ Red™ is ideal for growers seeking a dogwood variety with enhanced bract color, reliable form, and multi-season landscape appeal. It works beautifully as a specimen tree, foundation planting, or woodland edge accent, and compares favorably to Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Chief’ with deeper, more vivid color.