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Posted 01/22/2023 in Tree

Cornus sericea 'Pucker Up'

A compact red twig dogwood, Cornus sericea 'Pucker Up' features glossier, thicker rugose leaves with its contrasting bright red winter stems. The plant is noted for its small size growing no taller than 4 feet.

Post Details

Latin Name
Cornus sericea 'Pucker Up'
Common Name
Red Twig Dogwood
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Special Interest
Attracts Birds Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
3-4 ft
Spread
3-4 ft
Suggested Uses
Mass Specimen
Potential Pests
Leaf and twig blights, canker, leaf spots, scale, leaf miners, and bagworms

Plant Story

A compact red twig dogwood, Cornus sericea 'Pucker Up' features glossier, thicker rugose leaves with its contrasting bright red winter stems. The plant is noted for its small size growing no taller than 4 feet.

Special Care Instructions

Remove 25% of oldest stems every spring. Plants are vulnerable to diseases in hot summer climates.

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