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Southern Living Plant Collection

Cast in Bronze Distylium

$36.98
  • Has showy, bronzy-maroon new growth that matures to shiny, dark green
  • Matures to 3-4' wide by 3-4' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 7 - 9
  • Plant in full sun to part shade
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Description

Cast in Bronze Distylium from the Southern Living Plant Collection is an upright, rounded evergreen that is perfect for a medium-sized hedge or screen. Its glossy foliage starts as a bronze or maroon color that matures to a shiny dark green, hence the name, Cast in Bronze.

Its moderate to fast growth rate makes it ideal to fill in spaces quickly with glossy textures and warm hues. This Distylium matures to 3 ft. to 4 ft. tall x 3 ft. to 4 ft. W, making it great for mass plantings, textural fills or mixed beds. Use it in place of traditional boxwoods or dwarf hollies to give your landscape a warm color contrast.

Caring For Cast In Bronze Distylium Shrubs 

Hardy in USDA Zones 7-9

Water regularly until well-established, traditionally around 3 months. Afterward, supplemental watering may be required a couple of times a week. During the second growing season, watering your new shrub once a week during dry weather should be sufficient.

Well-draining soil is essential as Distylium can be prone to root rot in poorly-draining soil.

Fertilize the Cast in Bronze in spring with a slow-release fertilizer to ensure it stays happy and healthy throughout the year.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Spacing Cast in Bronze Distylium

For a seamless planting, plant your Cast in Bronze Distylium 2-3 feet apart. Otherwise, space them 4-5+ feet apart to leave space between shrubs.

  • Scientific Name
    Distylium hybrid 'BLDY02' PP32785
  • Hardiness Zone
    7, 8, 9
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Disease Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dwarf, Flowering, Winter / Fall Foliage Color
  • Feature Color
    Green, Red
  • Uses
    Accent, Foundation Planting, Hedge
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Spring

Growing Zones : 7, 8, and 9

Map of USDA Zones 7-9
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