(72-120” tall x 72-120” wide) Bailey's Red Twig Dogwood, also known as Red Osier Dogwood, is an extremely hardy and versatile native shrub. A terrific choice for rain gardens, stream embankments, and garden beds, Bailey's Red Twig Dogwood holds up throughout the seasons and gives gardeners color just when they need it most! Though it features attractive foliage and flowers through the spring and summer months, autumn and winter where Bailey's Red Twig Dogwood truly shines, with bright red stems that light up the landscape and provide spectacular color. Grow in full sun to partial shade sites in moisture retentive soil for the fastest growth. The newest growth on this shrub shows off the brightest color, so early each spring, prune back by a third, and use the cut stems in beautiful indoor or outdoor arrangements. This is an all-around superstar shrub which gives much more than it receives. Of the 16 Dogwood varieties native to the United States, Bailey's Red Twig Dogwood is our most widespread native species, found across the US and Canada, with the exception of the southern Great Plains and Southeastern region. Bailey's Red Twig Dogwood was one of several plants used by American Indians for its use as a tobacco substitute. Dogwood has also been used for centuries in crafts and agriculture.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM018949 AM018905 (Plant - 4" Pot) AM018933 (Tray of 3)
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Common Name | Bailey's Red Twig Dogwood |
Botanical Name | Cornus stolonifera Baileyi |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | White |
Mature Height | 72-120" tall (6-10 feet) |
Estimated Mature Spread | 72-120" wide (6-10 feet) |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Bloom Time | Late spring to mid summer |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Green lance shaped foliage. |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
Soil Moisture | Moist / Wet |
Tolerates | Wet Sites |
Advantages | Attract Hummingbirds, Attract Birds, Deer Resistant, Native, Good For Erosion Control, Good For Hedge / Screen |
Additional Information | New stems produce best color, prune 20-25% of the oldest stems in early spring. Whitish to bluish drupes after flowering. |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Midwest, West, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |