Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Buckhead Bold™ Distylium (Distylium buxifolium 'ZhDis12-16') showcases evergreen foliage in a deep green hue that lasts all year. New growth appears with a slight burgundy tint, providing added color interest. This shrub reaches around 4 to 5 feet tall, making it suitable for foundation plantings or mixed borders. It sets itself apart by combining dependable structure with notable disease resistance.
Its densely branched form offers a neat silhouette, and deer typically leave it alone. Originating in Asia, this relative of witch hazel tolerates heat and moderate drought once established. Maintenance needs are minimal, and the subtle flowers are an attractive bonus in late winter. Put it to use for hedges, screening, or mass plantings, or try it in patio containers for evergreen texture.
Buckhead Bold™ Distylium Care
Plant it in well-draining soil with a mildly acidic to neutral pH. Full to partial sun keeps foliage healthy, but it adapts to partial shade in hotter climates. Water regularly during the first season, then reduce frequency once roots have settled. Feed with a balanced fertilizer each spring to support new growth.
Light trimming after the flowering period helps maintain shape. Pinch or thin crowded stems if needed, and remove damaged branches promptly. Shearing can create a formal hedge, while minor thinning ensures good airflow. In colder regions, mulch around the base to protect the root zone, and move container specimens to a sheltered spot.
Buckhead Bold™ Distylium Spacing
For row or mass plantings, leave 4 to 5 feet between each shrub to accommodate its mature spread. Single specimens in borders or near entryways should have enough space on all sides to allow proper circulation. A container at least 16 inches wide suits a new plant, and upgrading to a larger pot helps it thrive long-term.
Buckhead Bold™ Distylium Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 1-2 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 2 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded, Spreading
- Water Needs
- Low
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Purple
- Flower Description
- Small red flowers
- Bloom Time
- Late Winter to Early Spring
- Foliage Color
- , Blue, Green
- Foliage Description
- Glossy, evergreen, leathery leaves
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Buckhead Bold Distylium
- Also Known As
- Distylium
- Botanical Name
- Distylium buxifolium 'ZhDis12-16'
- Brand
- Proven Winners
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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