Cornus sericea 'Baileyi'

Bailey redtwig dogwood

Botanical name: Cornus sericea ‘Baileyi’

Overview
A vigorous selection of red twig dogwood prized for its bright red winter stems and durable, adaptable nature. Creamy-white flower clusters appear in late spring, followed by white berries that contrast nicely with the foliage. Summer leaves are medium green, turning reddish to purple tones in fall. ‘Baileyi’ is valued for strong growth, cold hardiness, and reliable landscape performance.

Size



Width: 6–10 ft



Height: 6–10 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 2a–7b



Light



Full sun to partial shade



Best stem color develops in full sun



Soil



Well-drained to wet soils; highly adaptable



Tolerates clay, loam, or sandy soils



Slightly acidic to neutral pH preferred



Attracts



Pollinators (flowers)



Birds (berries)



Wildlife (cover and food source)



Suitable Conditions



Performs best in cold to moderate climates



Tolerates wet soils, seasonal flooding, and urban conditions



Excellent for naturalized plantings and mass shrub borders



Notes



Shape: Upright, multi-stemmed shrub forming colonies



Known for especially hardy stems and strong vigor



Winter color brightest on young growth; prune older stems periodically



Excellent for rain gardens, slopes, and erosion control



Spreads slowly by suckers; prune to manage spread

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

6'

Width

6-10'

Hardiness zones

2–7

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Maroon

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Hedge, Mass Planting

Shape

Broad Upright, Multi Stem

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No