Cinnamon Girl Distylium, plum-purple new leaves turning blue-green
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Cinnamon Girl Distylium, plum-purple new leaves turning blue-green

Cinnamon Girl Distylium – 3 Gallon Container

$98.00
$98.00
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Distylium 'Cinnamon Girl™' PP#027631

Cinnamon Girl Distylium brings plum-purple new leaves turning blue-green to the landscape, paired with a compact evergreen mound. This distinctive combination gives gardeners a practical way to add texture and seasonal character without sacrificing a cohesive planting design. It works especially well for low foundation hedges, where the natural silhouette can be appreciated. Its ornamental details also contrast beautifully with broader leaves, softer perennials, and other complementary garden plants.

Why Gardeners Love Cinnamon Girl Distylium

- Signature appearance: The plum-purple new leaves turning blue-green creates an immediately recognizable look.

- Natural structure: Its a compact evergreen mound provides definition through the growing season.

- Landscape flexibility: Use Cinnamon Girl Distylium for low foundation hedges or as a thoughtfully placed accent.

- Mature proportions: Allow for approximately 3 feet of height and 4 feet of width.

- Seasonal character: Flowers generally appear in early spring, with timing dependent on local weather.

Where to Plant Cinnamon Girl Distylium

Choose a location that gives the mature plant room to develop, especially near walls, walkways, or neighboring shrubs. Cinnamon Girl Distylium can anchor low foundation hedges while helping connect contrasting foliage and flower colors. Space plants with their expected 4-foot width in mind rather than crowding them at installation. The result is a more balanced planting that stays attractive as the garden matures.

Growing and Care Tips

Provide full sun to full shade and well-drained soil. USDA Hardiness Zones 7–9 are a useful guide, although local conditions matter. Water thoroughly at planting and maintain consistent moisture during establishment, checking the root zone before irrigating again. A layer of mulch helps moderate soil temperature, but keep it away from the stems. Prune only as needed to maintain the natural shape; avoid excessive trimming that removes developing buds or fresh growth.

Explore a Related Plant

For another choice in a similar garden category, explore Vintage Jade Distylium. Compare their mature forms, foliage, and flowering characteristics to select the best fit for your landscape.

Hardiness Map
Mature Height: 3'
Mature Width: 4'
Flower Season: Early Spring
Sun: Full sun to full shade
Hardiness Zone: 7 to 9
This plant is suitable for the low temperates below:
Temp (F)
Zone
Temp (C)
0 to 10
7
-17.8 to -12.2
10 to 20
8
-12.2 to -6.7
20 to 30
9
-6.7 to -1.1

The Distylium family of shrubs are relatively new to the market.  They have become go to foundation plantings used to replace several problematic shrubs.  When I'm talking to my customers, I tell them Distylium can handle shade, sun, dry, wet, good and bad soil.

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