Plants in genus distylium
Distylium 'Coppertone'
Distylium 'Coppertone' is an evergreen shrub with copper-bronze foliage that turns deep green. It grows 3 to 4 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide, producing small dark red flowers in spring. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for borders and mass plantings.
Distylium 'Cast In Bronze'
Distylium 'Cast In Bronze' is an upright, rounded evergreen shrub with bronzy-maroon new growth and shiny dark green mature foliage. It serves as a medium-sized hedge or screen and is hardy in USDA Zones 7-9. This plant requires well-draining soil to prevent root rot and benefits from spring fertilization.
Distylium 'Vintage Jade'
Distylium 'Vintage Jade' is an evergreen shrub with blue-green foliage and a compact growth habit. It reaches 4-5 feet in width and 3-4 feet in height, producing small dark red flowers in spring. This plant is suitable for hedges or borders and prefers well-drained soil with full to partial sunlight.
Distylium 'Blue Cascade'
This evergreen shrub has cascading branches with dense mats of bluish-green oval leaves and dark red flowers in late winter to early spring. It is heat and drought-tolerant, hardy in USDA zones 6-9, and prefers full or partial sun and well-draining soil. It grows to a mature height of 3-4 feet and requires minimal care, with pruning only needed to remove dead or damaged branches.
Distylium 'Bayou Bliss'
Distylium 'Bayou Bliss' is a compact shrub with soft blue-green foliage, offering a fine texture and rounded habit. It serves as a great alternative to traditional boxwood or holly, thriving in USDA Zones 7-9. This plant requires well-draining soil and regular watering until established, making it a low-maintenance choice for landscapes.