Evergreen Shrub – ‘Cinnamon Girl’ Distylium

‘Cinnamon Girl’ Distylium 

Botanical name: distylium ‘PIIDIST-V’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 3 ft in height with up to a 4 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 7-9

Growth rate: grows about 6-10 inches per year 

Foliage color: green/blue

Flower color: red

Bloom time:  late winter/early spring 

Pruning instructions: prune lightly in the late winter/early spring before new growth begins to emerge to maintain desired shape and size and to encourage new growth for the upcoming growing season

Propagation methods: propagate with semi-new growth cuttings during the late summer/early fall months 

Landscape use: borders, hedge, foundation planting, container shrub 

Special features: pest resistant, disease resistant 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

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

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: barberry, boxwood, muhly grass, pittosporum 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no