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Cornus sericea 'Baileyi'
Choose Bailey’s Red Twig Dogwood if you need a native, fast-growing shrub for wet ground, winter stem color, or a loose property-line planting; the tradeoff is size and pruning, not a tidy foundation look.
Buy This If
You want red winter stems.
Your site stays damp.
You have room to let it spread.
Skip This If
You need a compact shrub.
You want a clipped, formal look.
Deer browse is heavy and unmanaged.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
B+
Its best feature is winter stem color, with spring flowers and white berries adding backup value.
Growth Rate
A
It fills in quickly, which helps in naturalized plantings and property-line work.
Maintenance
B-
It is durable, but the reddest stems come from periodic renewal pruning.
Deer Resistance
C
This isn't deer-resistant; deer may browse it, especially tender new growth, so protect it where deer pressure is heavy.
Small Space Fit
C-
Its spreading habit makes it a poor fit for narrow beds and tight entries.
Screening Value
B
It can make a useful loose screen, though it is not dense like an evergreen.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Bailey’s for larger, informal plantings where winter stem color matters more than a clipped shape; plan on renewal pruning to keep the red stems coming.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
8 ft
Mature Width
8 ft
Hardiness Zones
3a-7b
Spacing
5 ft
Sun
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture
Average to wet
Growth Habit
Upright, multi-stem, suckering
Customers Usually Ask
Will it handle wet soil?
Yes, this is one of the better shrubs for damp spots that stay workable.
How do I keep the stems red?
Remove some older stems near the base every few years to push fresh red growth.
Is it good by the front door?
Usually no; it gets too broad and informal for tight entry plantings.
Why buy for fall color
See the actual color before you buy it
Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
Fall planting means roots established before winter
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
We use your zone to recommend plants that survive your winters, and to estimate when your
order ships — we ship each plant when the weather where you live is right for it.
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