Sgt. Pepper™ Dogwood

Sgt. Pepper™ dogwood is a variegated selection of Tatarian dogwood with green-and-white foliage and colorful young stems. Its upright form works as a specimen shrub or in a mass planting, and the foliage and stems bring interest from spring through winter. ## Foliage and Form The exact selection is Cornus alba 'Verpaalen2', protected by US plant patent 34,377; Sgt. Pepper is the Proven Winners trade name. The breeder describes green-and-white variegation and an upright habit, with spring bloom on old wood. Retail references list a mature size of about 4–6 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide. [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/cornus/sgt-pepper-dogwood-cornus-alba) · [Nature Hills](https://naturehills.com/products/sgt-pepper-dogwood) ## Siting Use sun or part shade in average garden soil with average moisture. It can be planted in a container, mass planting, or as a specimen; leave room for its mature spread. [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/cornus/sgt-pepper-dogwood-cornus-alba) ## Maintenance For the brightest red stem color, renew a portion of older stems every few years in early spring; older stems become corkier and brown. Prune after winter interest has been enjoyed, and water during establishment.