About
Cornus sericea 'Baileyi' is a deciduous shrub that features multiple stems and grows rapidly, producing ovate green leaves that transition to shades of orange, red, and purple in the fall. In winter, its red stems stand out prominently. During spring and summer, the plant produces fragrant white flowers, which are succeeded by bluish-white berries.
About the genus
Cornus includes a variety of deciduous shrubs and trees, as well as prostrate, woody perennials, some featuring vibrant young stems. The small flowers appear in compact clusters, occasionally accompanied by prominent bracts. Several species display attractive foliage in the fall.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Suckering
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- 2.5-4 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Cottage and informal garden
- Fragrance
- Flower
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Will grow in most soil conditions in sun or partial shade. For more information see flowering dogwood cultivation
- Pruning
- Pruning group 7. Remove suckers if required to prevent spread
- Propagation
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings, semi-ripe cuttings, or layering
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose and honey fungus