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A mass planting of Cast in Bronze Distylium in a garden bed with large white blooming Hydrangeas in the background under a canopy of pine trees
Extreme close-up on a single branch of Cast in Bronze Distylium shows bronze new growth on the tips and the older dark green leaves at the base
A mass planting of Cast in Bronze Distylium in a garden bed with large white blooming Hydrangeas in the background under a canopy of pine trees
Overhead view of filtered sunlight on the color-shifting foliage of Cast in Bronze Distylium—the new growth is bronze and ages to green
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Cast in Bronze® Distylium

Distylium hybrid 'BLDY02'

Showy, bronzy-maroon new growth matures to shiny, dark green. Cast in Bronze is a moderate to fast growing, upright, rounded evergreen that is perfect for a medium sized hedge or screen.

Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
7a - 9b

mature dimensions

3–4′ high x 3–4′ wide
This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 7a
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More About Cast in Bronze® Distylium

Bloom/Feature

Pest and disease resistant, low water evergreen shrub. Bronze new foliage ages to dark green. Compact habit.

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 0°F to 10°F

Key Features

Compact Habit, Disease / Pest Resistance, Drought Tolerance, Dwarf, Easy Care, Heat Tolerance, Returns Year After Year, Upright Habit

Flowering Season

None

Uses

Accent, Border, Container, Hedge, Low Hedge, Mass Planting, Slope

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Feed throughout growing season

Pruning

Shape in early spring before first flush

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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