Dogwood, Red Twig Bailey's #3
Bailey's Red Twig Dogwood
Cornus sericea 'Baileyi'
- Height: Typically 8–10 feet tall in Michigan’s cooler climate
- Spread: Approximately 8–10 feet wide
- Spacing: Plant 8–10 feet apart for a refined, textural grouping
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Deciduous
- Native to North America
Description
Bailey's Red Twig Dogwood offers a striking, modern accent to the landscape with its vivid red twigs that emerge in late winter, creating a stunning visual statement against the winter sky. In early spring, modest clusters of white flowers appear, setting the stage for its polished summer foliage, which turns a refreshing red in the fall. This compact shrub, perfectly sized for Michigan’s cooler conditions, brings a gorgeous and inspiring touch to any outdoor space. It produces small, white berries that are tart and not typically used for culinary purposes.
General Care
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 6 hours of direct light daily for optimal performance.
- Watering: Water regularly after planting to establish a healthy root system; once established, occasional watering during extended dry periods
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and stabilize soil temperatures, keeping mulch slightly away from the trunk to promote proper airflow.
- Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove any dead or crossing branches, ensuring a neat, polished structure and enhancing the vibrant stem color.
Bailey's Red Twig Dogwood delivers a stunning blend of seasonal interest and refined structure, offering an inspiring focal point that elevates Michigan landscapes with its bold winter stems and tasteful summer display.
