Jewel Box Distylium from Southern Living
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Jewel Box™ Distylium

Distylium hybrid 'BLDY01' PP32816

Attractive, soft, blue-green fine textured foliage with a compact, rounded habit makes Jewel Box a great alternative to Boxwood or Holly. Use in mass plantings, borders or hedges.

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Light Needs

Full Sun

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
7a - 9b

mature dimensions

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2–3′ high x 3–4′ wide
This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 7b
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More About Jewel Box™ Distylium

Bloom/Feature

Blue-green cascading foliage on a pest and disease resistant, low water evergreen shrub. Compact habit.

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 0°F to 10°F

Key Features

Compact Habit, Disease / Pest Resistance, Drought Tolerance, 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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