Evergreen Shrub – Cast In Bronze Distylium

Cast in bronze distylium

Botanical name: distylium hybrid ‘BLDY02’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: about 3-4 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 7-9 

Foliage color: green, bronze, maroon 

Growth rate: grows less than 1 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the early spring before new growth begins to emerge 

Propagation methods: propagate with semi-new wood cuttings throughout the summer and fall months 

Landscape use: hedge, border, container plant, mass planting 

Special features: disease resistant, pest resistant, drought tolerant

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 3-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: sand or loam 

Companion plants: hollies, nandinas, azaleas, boxwoods 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no