
Light Needs

Mature Height

Mature Spread

Growing Zones
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
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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We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team!