Bailey Red Twig Dogwood
Cornus sericea 'Baileyi'
KOR-nus ser-ISS-ee-uh
Shrubs: Ornamental Shrub
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
This fast growing shrub reaches its mature height and spread in just a few short years. Bailey takes very little care, just a few pruning cuts in early spring.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Variegated
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Upright Rounded
Height
6–10 ft
Spread
6–10 ft
Form
Umbel
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Birds
Uses/Placement
Hedge
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Well-Drained
Soil Drainage
Adaptable
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division