Cornus sericea Pucker Up® PP24812

Scientific Name: Cornus sericea 'Neil Z'

Also Known As

Cornus stolonifera 'Neil Z'
Cornus stolonifera 'Pucker Up'
Pucker Up® Red Twig Dogwood

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Cornus sericea Pucker Up® PP24812 plant details

Cornus sericea Pucker Up® PP24812 is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus sericea Pucker Up® PP24812

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, dwarf, fall color, unique, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus sericea Pucker Up® PP24812

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This architectural shrub has short internodes causing densely crowded branches and dense foliage. Curved and puckered leaves create a highly textural, unique plant. Dwarf but vertical in habit, it grows moderately to 3-4 foot tall and wide. Minimum temperature: -30 °F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

PPAF. A red stemmed dogwood unlike any other. Its glossy, puckered foliage is distinctive as well as attractive. The thick foliage delivers a high degree of leaf spot resistance. Compact growth and bright red winter stems add to this native shrub's year-round appeal. Features: Uniquely puckered leaves have good disease-resistance. Compact growth. Red winter stems. Deer-resistant. Native. Tips and Uses: Mass plantings; cutting gardens; naturalizing. Plant Care: Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Prune a third of the branches to the ground in winter/early spring. Controlled release fertilizer in spring.