Bailey's Redtwig Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') | Red Winter Stems

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Bailey's Redtwig Dogwood

Cornus sericea 'Baileyi'

A well-behaved redtwig dogwood with brilliant red winter stems, white spring flowers, and excellent fall color, and it does not spread by rhizomes.

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Description

Cornus sericea 'Baileyi' is a vigorous, deciduous shrub prized for its brilliant, bright red winter stems, showy white spring flowers, and excellent fall color. Unlike the species, this cultivar is clump-forming and does not spread aggressively by rhizomes, making it a well-behaved choice for gardens. Its oval, medium green leaves turn attractive shades of red and purple in autumn, and its bare, fiery red branches provide stunning winter interest. In late spring, it produces flat-topped clusters of creamy-white flowers, followed by small, white berry-like fruits that attract birds. It is tolerant of full shade and wet soils, making it an outstanding choice for rain gardens, stream banks, and winter-interest borders.

Quick Facts

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Mature height: 6-8 ft.
Mature spread: 6-8 ft.
Light: Full sun to partial shade (tolerates full shade).

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Foliage & Flowers: Oval, medium green leaves turning bright red in fall; flat-topped clusters of creamy-white flowers in late spring; small, white berry-like fruits in summer.
Growth Rate: Fast.
Hardiness Zones: USDA 2-8; Sunset A1-A3, 1-9, 14-21.
Core Benefits: Brilliant red winter stems, white spring flowers, attractive fall color, clump-forming (does not spread by rhizomes), tolerates wet soil and shade, deer resistant.
Best Uses: Rain gardens, stream banks, winter-interest borders, mass plantings, foundation plantings, wildlife gardens.

Faqs

Q: How is 'Baileyi' different from the species Redtwig Dogwood?
A: It is a clump-forming cultivar that does not spread by rhizomes, making it much better behaved in the garden than the species, which can colonize aggressively. It also has excellent bright red winter stems.

Q: Does it really tolerate full shade?
A: Yes, it is one of the few shrubs that tolerates full shade, though it will produce its best stem color and most flowers in full sun to partial shade.

Q: How do I get the best red stem color?
A: Prune out about one-third of the oldest stems to the ground in late winter or early spring. This stimulates the growth of new, bright red stems, which provide the best winter color.

Q: Does it have good fall color?
A: Yes, the medium green leaves turn attractive shades of red and purple in autumn before falling, revealing the bright red stems.

Q: Is it deer resistant?
A: Yes, it is generally resistant to deer, making it a reliable choice for gardens with wildlife pressure.

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