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Swing Low® Distylium

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DISTYLIUM 'PIIDIST-VI' PP29,779

Swing Low® Distylium, an exceptionally hardy Asian native, thrives across challenging climates and variable soil conditions with minimal intervention. Its distinctive horizontal branching pattern and dense, deep blue-green foliage create elegant cascading architecture ideal for foundation plantings and erosion control on slopes. Equally performant in sun or shade, this low-spreading cultivar establishes quickly as a sophisticated groundcover while requiring far less maintenance than traditional landscape alternatives. Its resilience and architectural form make it a dependable choice for demanding garden situations.

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Mature Height: 2.5'

Mature Width: 5'

Flower Season: Early Spring

Sun: Full sun to part shade

Hardiness Zone: 7 to 9

This plant is suitable for the low temperates below:

Temp (F)

Zone

Temp (C)

0 to 10

-17.8 to -12.2

10 to 20

-12.2 to -6.7

20 to 30

-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.