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Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood

Cornus sericea 'Baileyi'

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Overview

The Redtwig Dogwood 'Baileyi' (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') is a captivating deciduous shrub with vivid red stems that offer striking winter interest. Growing 6-9 ft tall and wide, this hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 3-8, preferring full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Ideal for mass plantings, it flaunts white spring blooms, followed by blue-white berries that attract wildlife, and a fall foliage of purplish-red.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–8Type Shrub, TreeClimate Alpine
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — this hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 3-8; ideal for USDA hardiness zones 2 through 8

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Cornaceae
Climate
Alpine

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Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — commonly referred to as the Bailey Redtwig or Red-Osier Dogwood; growing 6-9 ft, image 60
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — this cultivar adorns the garden with clusters of dainty white flowers
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — it is a low-maintenance choice for public and residential areas
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — Standing at a mature height of 6 to 9 feet with a spread of 7 to 10 feet; commonly referred to
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — Standing at a mature height of 6 to 9 feet with a spread of 7 to 10 feet; commonly, image 61
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — followed by blue-white berries that attract wildlife; and a fall foliage of purplish-red
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — and a fall foliage of purplish-red; making it a suitable candidate for planting along creek
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — shrub / tree for full or half; it is a low-maintenance choice for public and residential areas
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — this deciduous dogwood presents a conspicuous rounded form
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — which give way to bluish-white fruit attractive to birds and wildlife come late, image 67
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — For optimal stem color and plant vigor; annual pruning is recommended, image 70
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — The Cornus stolonifera 'Baileyi'; removing about a quarter to a third of the old, image 59
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — a feature that illuminates the garden when most flowers are dormant; it thrives in full sun to
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — shrub / tree with white blooms
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — removing about a quarter to a third of the old stems in late winter or early spring; the
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — and a fall foliage of purplish-red; making it a suitable candidate for planting, image 58
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — this hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 3-8
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — white flowers in the garden
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — a feature that illuminates the garden when most flowers are dormant
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — it flaunts white spring blooms; shrub / tree with white blooms
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — this deciduous dogwood presents a conspicuous rounded form; which give way to bluish-white
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — The Cornus stolonifera 'Baileyi'
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — This practice stimulates new growth; this cultivar adorns the garden with clusters of dainty
Redtwig Or Red-Osier, Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Baileyi') — adding a seasonal splash of color.<br><br>The 'Baileyi' is recognized for its excellent red
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