Distyllum 'Coppertone' - 40-50 CM C10

Description
The Distylium 'Coppertone'® (Distylium) is an upright, compact small shrub that produces red-brown flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from February to April. The Distylium 'Coppertone'® also has leathery, broadly lanceolate, dark green leaves. The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1 metre and grows to around 1.5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * bronze shoots

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Distylium 'Coppertone'®s are dark green, broadly lanceolate, leathery, alternate, with entire margins. Bronze-coloured shoots.

Spread
China to Taiwan.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth
Distylium 'Coppertone'® is an upright and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 1.2 - 1.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The red-brown flowers of the Distylium 'Coppertone'® appear in clusters from February to April.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, rock garden, border, hedge