Baton Rouge Dogwood

Cornus alba 'Minbat'

Selected for its naturally compact, bushy habit and vivid red stems, Baton Rouge Dogwood provides year-round interest in the landscape. White spring flowers are followed by white berries attractive to birds. Medium green foliage transforms to a brilliant reddish-purple hue in autumn. Bright red stems make a spectacular display in winter and maintain good color year-round.

  • Height

    4-5'

  • Width

    4-5'

  • Exposure

    Full Sun

  • Hardiness Zone

    3-7

  • Heat Zone

    7

  • Shape

    Upright, rounded

  • Flower Color

    White

  • Foliage

    Green

  • Fall Foliage

    Purple

Bonus Attributes

  • Deer Resistant icon

    Deer Resistant

  • Good for Cut Flowers icon

    Good for Cut Flowers

  • Good in Damp Soil icon

    Good in Damp Soil

  • Ideal for Rain Gardens icons

    Ideal for Rain Gardens

Caring Tips

  • pruning

    Early Spring

  • watering

    Medium To High

  • fertilizing

    BalancedNPK

Watering Distilyium with watering can

Know your zone

Zone Hardiness Map

The colored areas show where this plant thrives. Knowing this will help you select the most appropriate plants for your zone.