Athens Tower Distylium is an upright evergreen shrub with gracefully arching branches creating a vase-like habit. Its deep green willow-like leaves have a bluish hue and emerge light green. The small fringed red flowers bloom in thick clusters in early spring attracting butterflies and pollinators. Grows best in full sun and slightly acidic, moist well-drained soil. Tolerates drought and wet soils.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
China and Japan |
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Height: |
6' - 8’ |
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Spread: |
4’ - 6’ |
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Spacing: |
5 ’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious disease or pest problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Pond edges, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Weigela, Hydrangea, Heavenly Bamboo
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
