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BUCKHEAD BOLD™

Distylium

Distylium buxifolium

'ZhDis12-16'

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Buckhead Bold distylium with deep blue green foliage in a landscape surrounded by pine needles. "} Red blooming flowers on Buckhead Bold distylium with blue-green foliage. Bronze foliage on Buckhead Bold distylium with alternating leaf arrangement. Buckhead Bold distylium in a landscape with blue-green glossy foliage. Buckhead Bold distylium with blue-green foliage grows behind red barberry The new growth of Buckhead Bold distylium displays shades of pink, peach, and gold
  • Bold evergreen foliage
  • Superior container presentation
  • Bronze new growth
Description

With its big, bold, blue-green foliage and bronze new growth, this exceptionally handsome and sophisticated evergreen is perfectly suited to Southern gardens and landscapes. It makes an appealing and ideal replacement for larger boxwoods or hollies, working well as a low hedge or foundation plant, plus it makes an outstanding container. Late winter brings unusual red flowers for a touch of color. Buckhead Bold distylium was developed by Dr. Donglin Zhang at the University of Georgia. 

USDA Zone
7b - 9 (5°F/-14.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
4-7'
Width
4-7'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Winter-early spring
Flower Color
Red
Foliage Color
Blue, Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Any well-drained soil will do; not picky about pH. Somewhat drought tolerant once established.

Pruning

Rarely needed. If desired, prune in later winter/early spring, after blooming.

Uses

Hedge, edging, specimen, foundation plantings, boxwood alternative

Growing Tips

Use a 2-3" layer of an organic mulch.

Features: Evergreen, New, Foliage interest, Clay soil, Disease resistant, Heat tolerant, Non-invasive, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Distylium, Common name: Distylium, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Red flowers, Blue foliage, Green foliage

Features: Evergreen, New, Foliage interest, Clay soil, Disease resistant, Heat tolerant, Non-invasive, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Distylium, Common name: Distylium, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Red flowers, Blue foliage, Green foliage