Cornus sericea 'Baileyi' ~ Bailey Red Twig Dogwood high-light IMAGE: Photo by Dick Thompson

IMAGE: Photo by Dick Thompson

The raceme covered with deep purple buds open to smokey violet flowers with yellow keels that extend above foliage in late spring

promotes healthy root systems

Carolina Jessamine

serrated leaves emerge a rich green in spring

Cornus sericea 'Baileyi' ~ Bailey Red Twig Dogwood high-light IMAGE: Photo by Dick ThompsonThe Bailey Red Twig Dogwood is known for its striking red branches, which are most prominent during the winter months when the leaves have fallen. These red stems create a beautiful contrast against the snow or a winter landscape. In the spring, the shrub produces clusters of small white flowers, followed by small white berries that attract birds. In terms of size, the Bailey Red Twig Dogwood typically reaches a height of about 6 to 9 feet (1. 8 to 2.