Cornus alba Bailhalo

Bailey Redtwig Dogwood

Common name: Ivory Halo® Dogwood

Cornus alba ‘Bailhalo’ — commonly sold under the Ivory Halo® Dogwood name — is a striking variegated red-twig dogwood valued for its bright creamy-edged foliage and vivid winter stem color. It provides dependable, four-season interest from spring through winter.


🌿 Plant Profile
Type:
Deciduous shrub

Mature Size:



Height: ≈ 6–8 ft



Width: ≈ 6–8 ft



Foliage:



Glossy green leaves with creamy-white margins



Excellent contrast and brightness throughout the growing season



Winter Stems:



Reddish stems mature in winter



Provides bold structure and seasonal interest



Blooms:



Small, creamy-white flowers in spring



Flowers are not the primary ornamental feature



Fall Color:



Foliage often turns reddish to purplish tones before leaf drop



USDA Zones:



3a–7b



Light:



Full sun to partial shade



Best foliage color and stem coloration in sunnier exposures



Soil:



Moist, well-drained soils



Tolerant of clay and loam



Water:



Moderate; benefits from consistent moisture




🌸 Features & Landscape Uses


Multi-stemmed shrub with an upright, arching habit



Excellent for:



Foundation plantings



Mixed shrub borders



Hedges and informal screens





Variegated foliage brightens shaded areas



Pairs well with evergreens, ornamental grasses, and perennials



Winter twig color extends interest after leaf drop




🍃 Care Tips
Pruning:



Light pruning in late winter



Remove older stems to encourage bright new growth



Water:



Keep evenly moist during establishment



Tolerates occasional wet conditions once established



Fertilizer:



Not a heavy feeder



Light annual application supports healthy growth










 

Plant type

Flowering Shrub

Height

6-8'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

3–7

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Cream, SeaGreen

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Foundation Plant, Hedge, Mass Planting

Shape

Multi Stem, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No