Cornus alba 'Cream Cracker' PP12830

Also Known As

Cream Cracker Red Barked Dogwood
Cream Cracker Red Twig Dogwood
Cream Cracker Tartarian Dogwood

Plant type

shrub, aquatic

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 5'-6'

planting zones

4a-8b

Cornus alba 'Cream Cracker' PP12830 plant details

Cornus alba 'Cream Cracker' PP12830 is a broadleaf deciduous aquatic shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus alba 'Cream Cracker' PP12830

Plant type: aquatic shrub
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: basket weaving, cutting garden, distinctive bark, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus alba 'Cream Cracker' PP12830

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Colorful all year: the young leaves of this rounded 5-6' shrub are edged in gold, the older leaves in cream, and the twigs are purple-red... almost a rainbow... they'll have to work on the blue! Sun-PSh/Med-Wet

By: Forestfarm

This sport of C. a. 'Gouchaulti' has broad wavy margin. This excellent plant grows well with well drained soil or very wet soil. The stems are rich red all winter, so C. 'Cream Cracker' is a year round plant.