Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 6 - 10 Feet
- Mature Spread 6 - 10 Feet
- Growing Zones 3 - 8
Bailey's Red Twig Dogwood is a woody shrub, and it may be hard to pick which season this plant looks the most stunning. Small, star-shaped flowers grow in 2-inch clusters that emerge in the spring. By summer, the flowers are replaced with tiny white berries. The broad dark green leaves come to a point and provide a lovely contrast against the flowers and fruit. By autumn, the foliage turns a red-purple color. When the leaves drop in the winter, the branches turn bright red.
This shrub is covered with foliage for most of the year, making it a wonderful hedge or screen. The Bailey's Red Twig Dogwood can also be used in a mass planting or simply add color and visual interest to a landscape. This upright, deciduous shrub is native to North America and grows as a perennial in USDA growing zones 3 through 8. This beauty is cold-hardy, low-maintenance, and deer-resistant.
Bailey's Red Twig Dogwood Care
This Dogwood is forgiving of most conditions and can handle living near a body of water or a bog with high water content. When planted in a damp area, this plant may not need to be watered often, so monitor the soil and water as necessary. The soil should be well-drained, as well as rich and slightly acidic. Plant this Dogwood in full sun to partial shade or an area that receives at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight.
Prune during late winter or early spring to remove old growth, maintain the shape, and allow air to circulate. Apply a balanced fertilizer in the early spring or summer to encourage new growth.
Bailey's Red Twig Dogwood Spacing
The Cornelian Cherry Dogwood will grow 20 to 25 feet tall and 12 to 15 feet wide. Plant shrubs 14 to 18 feet apart to create a dense hedge or row.
Bailey's Red Twig Dogwood Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 6 - 10 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 6 - 10 Feet |
| Spacing: 6 - 10 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Fall Interest, Winter Interest, 3 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting, Wetland Areas & Ponds, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance, Native to North America |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Bailey's Red Twig Dogwood |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: CORNUS SERICEA `BAILEYI` |
- SKU:
- 1231001043-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
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