- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 3 - 4 Feet
- Mature Spread 3 - 4 Feet
- Growing Zones 7 - 9
Evergreen plants, like the Cast in Bronze® Distylium, add color to a landscape year-round and will be a focal point of a bed or planting. This fast-growing, upright, rounded evergreen pushes out bronze foliage with hints of maroon that eventually transition to shiny, dark green. The oval-shaped foliage comes to a gentle point and features a light green midrib and veining. This plant is all about the foliage, but small red flowers bloom in the spring.
Use this plant as a medium-sized hedge or screen or to add color along a foundation. At 3 to 4 feet tall, this dwarf plant will do well towards the rear of a garden bed or landscaped area. This shrub is also easy to maintain, primarily because it is drought tolerant and disease resistant, making it an excellent option for inexperienced or more laid-back gardeners. The Cast in Bronze® Distylium is a perennial in USDA zones 7 through 9.
Cast in Bronze® Distylium Plant Care
Newly planted Distylium will need a consistent watering routine, and established plants will only need water during dry weather. This plant is prone to root rot, so use well-draining soil that will allow the roots to dry out. The soil should also be acidic to slightly acidic and range from 5.0 to 6.5 pH. Plant in full sun to part shade.
Apply fertilizer starting in the spring and continuing throughout the growing season to promote healthy growth. This plant does not require much pruning, but give it a trim in the spring if it needs to be cleaned up or re-shaped.
Cast in Bronze® Distylium Plant Spacing
A mature Distylium will be 3 to 4 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide. Space the plants 2 to 3 feet apart to create a hedge or a seamless mass planting. Place plants 4 to 5 feet apart to showcase each individual plant.
Cast in Bronze® Distylium Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9 |
Plant Type: Bushes |
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet |
Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet |
Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet |
Habit: Dwarf, Upright |
Flower Color(s): None |
Flower Description: |
Bloom Period: |
Foliage Type: Evergreen |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: |
Seasonal Interest: Fall Interest, Winter Interest |
Watering: Low |
Resists: Disease |
Tolerates: Drought |
Attracts: N/A |
Container Role: |
Uses: Hedges & Privacy, Wildlife Gardens |
Features: Foliage Interest |
Brand: Southern Living Plants |
Common Name: Cast in Bronze® Distylium |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: Distylium hybrid 'BLDY02' PPIP |
- SKU:
- DISTCIB
Container Sizes
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.
For more detailed information, please click here.
Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.