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DISTYLIUM myricoides 'Blue Cascade'
Blue-green foliage with bronze coloured new shoots. Maroon-red flowers and a compact habit
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Good to know
Suitable for mass planting in mild areas. Tolerates hard pruning -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Southeastern China -
EvergreenOblong or inversely lance-shaped leaves, entire or shallowly lobed above the middle to 9cm (3½in) long with tapered bases
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Red
Maroon red -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Oblanceolate
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Oblong
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSpreading, layered shrub. Produces small, petalless flowers to 3cm (1¼in) long in clusters in the leaf axils, followed by leathery capsules
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Partial shade
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)
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