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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
