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Cornus alba Sgt. Pepper™ ('Verpaalen2')
Sgt. Pepper™ dogwood: Patent PP34,377
- » Bright color
- » Useful large habit
- » Adaptable to many different garden conditions
- » Attractive, low-maintenance tree
- » Foliage interest
- » Deer resistant
- Category:Shrub
- Breeder:Proven Winners
- Hardiness Zone:3-7
- Height:4-6 ft
- Spread:6-8 ft
- Bloom Color: Multi-Color, Pink Shades, White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Stately color in two extremes. The first is a refreshing bright green and cream, with hints of pale pink on the margins. The second is in fall when the whole plant erupts into a fabulous burgundy and hot pink duo. Even the stems are burgundy! If you’ve ever seen a tri-color beech, Sgt. Pepper™ dogwood is a lot like that, but in a much easier to use form. With its large size, it makes a great anchor for the garden. You can position it at the back of the garden to work as a foundation plant, breaking up the straight lines of a building with its rounded form. It would also make an incredible hedge or specimen plant.
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Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Mass Planting |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Programs
| • | Proven Winners |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cornus alba Sgt. Pepper™
The best red color appears on one and two year old stems; older stems will turn corky and brown. If the stem coloring is one your favorite aspects, plan to do some rejuvenation pruning to maintain a colorful display. Every three to five years, cut out one-third of the oldest stems. Early spring is the best time to prune.
If desired, apply a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs at pruning time.