Buckhead Bold™ Distylium buxifolium
- Part Shade
- Sun
- Spring
- Winter
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Details
48 - 84 Inches48 - 84 Inches48 - 84 Inches1.2m - 2.1m1.2m - 2.1m1.2m - 2.1mFeatures
Buckhead Bold distylium is a standout shrub for southern gardens. Its large, textured foliage shifts from bronze to blue-green, a subtle color shift for detail-loving gardeners. In late winter, it adds a vibrant touch with bright red flowers. Its dense growth makes it an excellent choice for hedges or foundations.
Top reasons to grow Buckhead Bold distylium?
- Hedge and border filler
- Interesting foliage coloring
- Evergreen
Foliage InterestWinter InterestHeat TolerantCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:EvergreenHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:48 - 84 Inches 1.2m - 2.1mSpacing:48 - 84 Inches 1.2m - 2.1mSpread:48 - 84 Inches 1.2m - 2.1mFlower Colors:RedFlower Shade:Hot pinky redFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part ShadeLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:SpringBloom Time:Late WinterHardiness Zones:7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilUses:Border PlantUses:Good for ScreeningUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Often used in landscaping around homes. Thanks to a dense habit and evergreen foliage, it makes a very handsome hedge.
Maintenance Notes:Very low maintenance plants. They don't require regular pruning. If necessary, prune in spring after its blooms are spent.
Plant in well-drained soil, typically very adaptable to a range of soil types and pHs.
Buckhead Bold™ Distylium buxifolium 'ZhDis12-16' USPPAF
