Coppertone Distylium features coppery-red new foliage that matures to a cool blue green. Disease resistant and adaptable, this evergreen shrub for warm climates has become a landscape favorite as a replacement for boxwood, cherry laurel, and other shrubs that have become plagued with disease and pest issues. At 3 to 4 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide, Coppertone is a great mid-size choice for landscape beds.
This adaptable evergreen shrub grows in full sun or part shade and is very tolerant of drought, heat, and wet soil. Distylium is a good alternative for boxwood, cherry laurel, holly, and juniper in foundation plantings or anywhere you want low-maintenance evergreens. Makes a great low-growing privacy hedge.
Zone: 7-9
Mature Height: 3-4 ft
Mature Spread: 4-5 ft
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