Red Twig Dogwood, Cornus baileyi, is a rapid-growing, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub with striking red stems. It has medium green foliage with creamy white flowers followed buy blue-black fruits. Its size makes it an attractive screening plant in the summer. Because it is deciduous it does not serve as well at screening in the winter. However, with its dark red bark, it has winter interest and is good for hedge use.