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BUCKHEAD BOLD™

Distylium

Distylium buxifolium

'ZhDis12-16'

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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.
  • Bold Evergreen Foliage
  • 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, working well as a low hedge or foundation plant, plus it makes an outstanding container. Late spring/early summer brings unusual red flowers for a touch of color. Buckhead Bold distylium was developed by 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'
Bloom Time
Late spring and early summer
Flower Color
Red
Foliage Color
Blue, Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Features: Evergreen, New, Foliage interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Distylium, Common name: Distylium, 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

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