{"product_id":"baileyi","title":"Bailey","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBailey Red-Twig Dogwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCornus sericea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 'Baileyi') is a large deciduous shrub prized for its brilliant red winter stems, vigorous growth, and adaptability to moist and wet soils. Growing approximately 6-9 feet tall and wide, it develops a dense, spreading habit that provides excellent structure, screening, and seasonal interest in larger landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClusters of creamy-white flowers appear in late spring to early summer and may be followed by whitish berries that provide food for birds and other wildlife. After the foliage drops in fall, the bright red stems become the main attraction, creating outstanding winter color against snow, evergreens, and dormant landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBailey Red-Twig Dogwood is an excellent choice for mixed borders, mass plantings, screening, rain gardens, pond edges, naturalized areas, erosion control, or other locations with periodically wet soil. Its larger size and spreading habit make it particularly useful where a substantial native shrub is desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore About Bailey Red-Twig Dogwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast Growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeciduous Shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant Red Winter Stems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-Season Interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed Border, Mass Planting, Screening, Rain Garden, Pond Edge, Naturalized Area, Erosion Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDense, Spreading Habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWet Soil Tolerant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides Food \u0026amp; Cover for Wildlife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative Cultivar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 6-9 Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 6-9 Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 3-7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeason of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Moisture: Average to Wet, Adaptable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttributes: Upright, Spreading, Multi-Season Interest, Wet Soil Tolerant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Color: Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStem Color: Bright Red in Winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: Creamy White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit: Whitish Berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in full sun to part shade. Bailey Red-Twig Dogwood develops its strongest red winter stem color when grown with plenty of sunlight but will tolerate partial shade. It is highly adaptable and performs particularly well in moist or periodically wet soils, making it useful for rain gardens, pond edges, drainage areas, and naturalized plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater consistently during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, Bailey Red-Twig Dogwood prefers average to moist conditions and tolerates periodically wet soil. Water during prolonged periods of hot, dry weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBailey Red-Twig Dogwood generally requires little fertilizer. If needed, apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Compost or organic matter can also be added around the root zone to support healthy growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brightest red winter stems develop on younger growth. In late winter or early spring, remove some of the oldest stems at ground level to encourage vigorous new stems and maintain strong winter color. Older or overgrown shrubs can be rejuvenated gradually by removing approximately one-third of the oldest stems each year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hunterdon Tree \u0026 Shrub","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":50525277094128,"sku":"Bailey","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/5680\/9200\/files\/bailey.jpg?v=1790184114","url":"https:\/\/hunterdontree.com\/products\/baileyi","provider":"Hunterdon Tree \u0026 Shrub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}