Distylium Shrub

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Distylium is a genus of evergreen shrubs that are compact, low maintenance, and resistant to disease and insects. They are part of the witch hazel family and are native to Asia. 

Appearance 

  • Distylium shrubs have fine-textured foliage and compact growth

  • They have a full, mounding shrub shape with upright to slightly arched growth

  • Foliage color can vary between species

Growing conditions 

  • Distylium shrubs grow best in full sun, tolerating part shade

  • They can grow in wet soils

  • They prefer well-draining, acidic to slightly alkaline soil

  • They are heat and drought tolerant

Uses

  • Distylium shrubs can be used in shrub borders, as screening, in a woodland setting, or foundation planting 

  • They can be planted in small groups or mass planted along a border or walkway 

  • They can be pruned to form a privacy hedge or screen 

Distylium is a genus of evergreen shrubs that are compact, low maintenance, and resistant to disease and insects. They are part of the witch hazel family and are native to Asia. 

Appearance 

  • Distylium shrubs have fine-textured foliage and compact growth

  • They have a full, mounding shrub shape with upright to slightly arched growth

  • Foliage color can vary between species

Growing conditions 

  • Distylium shrubs grow best in full sun, tolerating part shade

  • They can grow in wet soils

  • They prefer well-draining, acidic to slightly alkaline soil

  • They are heat and drought tolerant

Uses

  • Distylium shrubs can be used in shrub borders, as screening, in a woodland setting, or foundation planting 

  • They can be planted in small groups or mass planted along a border or walkway 

  • They can be pruned to form a privacy hedge or screen