- 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
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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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