Sgt. Pepper™ Dogwood
Cornus alba 'Verpaalen2' PP34,377
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Sgt. Pepper™ Dogwood highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones
Are green shrubs boring to you? Is two-tone variegation so last year? Then it's time for a triple-color play shrub! The Sgt. Pepper™ Dogwood bush PP#34,377 (Cornus alba 'Verpaalen2') is a colorful treat for the eyes! Bright green and cream variegation with pink margins for an added touch!
The pointed leaves line the burgundy stems for an added boost of color! Lasting throughout the spring and summer months, accented in the late spring with umbles packed with white star-shaped flowers! Bees and butterflies will adore these blossoms and the sporadic blooms that reappear throughout summer!
These variegated Dogwood shrubs are very cold-hardy throughout USDA planting zones 3 to 7 and once fall sets into your area, get ready for another show of color! Sgt. Pepper™ ignites into fiery hot pink and burgundy! Don't despair when the leaves drop at last, because you'll enjoy the burgundy red stems that contrast against the browns and white of the winter months!
Landscape Application:
These deciduous shrubs grow 4-6 feet in height and can spread 6-8 feet wide. That's a lot of size packed with a ton of color! So Sgt. Pepper™ is a must-have specimen that packs a wallop when you plant one front and center in your front yard on a raised berm! Even a single accent planted at the corner of your home's foundation is enough to get all the looks!
Amplify this effect by planting an informal hedge along the sidewalk to provide a triple-hued property division that brings screening from the street or a busy sidewalk! Heads will turn and traffic will slow down driving past your home!
Tri-colored Sgt. Pepper™ Dogwood are fantastic mixers that boost the color levels of your mixed shrub border, along your home's partly shaded foundation, as fancy privacy hedges, and for bulking up a hedge of snow fencing and windbreaks!
- Dramatic Cream & Green Foliage With Pink Margins
- Burgundy Stems Shine In Winter
- Fiery Burgundy & Hot Pink Fall Color
- Late Spring Pollinator Friendly White Blossoms!
- Reblooms Until Summer
- Gorgeous Specimens, Hedges, Radiant Backdrops & Pretty Privacy
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Dogwood are fantastic shrubs that handle full sun and partial shade, but you will get the best coloration in 6 hours of sun a day. However, in growing zone 7, some gardeners will find their plants burn less when planted in a location with some afternoon shade. Choose a location with well-drained soil that is enriched and mulched to a 3-4 inch depth. These shrubs like regular moisture and can handle higher moisture areas too!
Renewal prune to remove 3-year-old wood to the ground as needed, as this will keep the stems brightly colored, young, and vigorous! Cornus alba tends to sucker but these side growths are easily removed to the ground or mowed around to keep the shrub tidier.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Well-Drained Enriched Soil
- Moderate to High Moisture
- Renewal Prune Every 3-5 Years
- Deer Are Usually Not A Fan
Make your landscape stand out from the rest! Ditch the greenery and plant the Proven Winners® Sgt. Pepper™ Dogwood Bush in your landscape and enjoy four-season color and interest! Now available at NatureHills.com!
