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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.
DISTYLIUM
An evergreen in the witch hazel family which is rarely seen.
Genus of about 18 species of evergreen shrubs and trees found in woodland in eastern Asia.
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Evergreen - alternate, ovate to to lance-shaped, leathery, usually dark-green leaves.
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Partial shade - shelter from cold winds. -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none -
Place of origin - eastern Asia. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus- rich.
Buy Varieties of DISTYLIUM
DISTYLIUM myricoides 'Blue Cascade' >
Blue-green foliage with bronze coloured new shoots. Maroon-red flowers and a compact habit
DISTYLIUM racemosum >
Spreading shrub with ovate glossy green leaves and tiny flowers in early summer which have red calyces and purple stamens
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
