Bailey's Red Twig Dogwood
Bailey's Red Twig Dogwood is a hardy and adaptable native shrub, perfect for challenging sites like rain gardens and stream banks. It thrives in moist to wet soil and offers striking visual interest throughout the year. While its foliage and blooms are attractive in warmer months, its vibrant red stems truly stand out in fall and winter. For optimal stem color, plant in full sun to partial shade and prune annually in early spring. This fast-growing, spreading shrub provides year-round beauty and ecological benefits.
$27.98
Owner Satisfaction
4.2
/ 5
Category Rank
2568
/ 2688
#2568 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-29%
Below average
Mature Height
610
/ - feet tall
Who it's for
- Exceptional Winter Color
- High Adaptability and Hardiness
- Beneficial for Wildlife and Erosion
Who should skip it
- Requires Specific Pruning
- Aggressive Spreading Habit
- Unremarkable Summer Appearance
Key Specs
Mature Height
6-10 feet tall
Mature Spread
6-10 feet wide
USDA Hardiness Zones
3 through 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Tolerance
Moist to Wet
Growth Rate
Fast
Ships As
Potted Plant (4" Pot)
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Features
- Bold red stems for winter color
- Attracts hummingbirds and birds
- Tolerates wet soil conditions
- Offers four-season visual appeal
- Highly resistant to deer browsing
- Excellent for erosion control
- Fast-growing and adaptable
- Encourages brighter color with pruning
What customers say
Customers highly value the Bailey's Red Twig Dogwood for its robust hardiness and spectacular, vibrant red color during winter. This plant offers reliable performance and delivers the promised visual impact for landscaping. The core theme centers on long-term quality versus initial size. While the plant arrives healthy due to excellent packaging, many buyers note the specimen is smaller than expected. This requires patience, as significant colorful stem development takes one or two growing seasons. Satisfaction is highest among those who understand they are purchasing a young shrub and follow planting guidelines carefully. It is a worthwhile investment for dependable winter interest, provided expectations about immediate growth are managed.
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