Baileyi red-twig dogwood

The right plant, the right place

Make room for something good.

Use in moist borders, informal screens, or groups planted for winter stem color. It also suits wildlife-oriented planting where there is room for a broad, multi-stem shrub.

Where to plant

Allow about 6–10 feet for both height and spread, plus access for renewal pruning. Choose sun or partial shade and expect suckers to extend the clump in favorable conditions.

Through the seasons

White spring flowers are followed by pale berries. Leaves may turn red-purple before falling, exposing red stems; the youngest stems usually have the strongest winter color.

Southwest Washington gardens

Give it a good start.

The species is native in the region and suits many moist Southwest Washington sites. For restoration work, check the origin of planting stock rather than assuming this cultivar has local provenance.

Soil, drainage & water

Moist, well-drained soil supports good growth, and established plants also tolerate wet conditions. Water new plantings while roots establish and consider how easily suckers can spread in a damp bed.

A little care goes a long way

Growing well, season after season.

Periodically remove older stems to encourage young, colorful replacements. Control unwanted suckers at the planting edge and leave enough access to reach the center of the shrub for renewal work.

Know what to look for

Common growing concerns.

Symptoms can have more than one cause. These notes are a starting point for observing your plant and improving its growing conditions.