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Distyllium Coppertone
First Editions® Coppertone™ Distylium is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its unique coppery-red new growth that matures to a rich blue-green, creating dynamic color contrast throughout the seasons. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant shrub is a member of the witch hazel family and features a dense, mounding habit that makes it ideal for modern landscapes and foundation plantings. In late winter to early spring, Coppertone™ Distylium produces small, deep red flowers that add subtle seasonal interest and attract early pollinators.
Reaching a compact height of 3 to 4 feet and spreading up to 4 to 5 feet wide, Coppertone™ Distylium is an excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, slopes, and hedges. Its naturally layered, horizontal branching structure adds architectural form, while its evergreen foliage ensures year-round coverage and appeal. This versatile shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to a variety of soil types, including clay, as long as they are well-drained. Once established, it offers impressive heat and drought tolerance, making it a reliable performer in Southern and Mid-Atlantic landscapes.
First Editions® Coppertone™ Distylium is also deer resistant, disease tolerant, and easy to prune or shape if needed, making it a practical yet stylish addition to any low-maintenance garden. Whether you’re designing a contemporary foundation bed, updating a commercial landscape, or adding structure to mixed borders, this evergreen shrub delivers color, texture, and dependability all year long. Its ability to handle tough growing conditions with elegance makes Coppertone™ Distylium a standout choice for today’s sustainable and design-forward landscapes.

Hardiness Zone: | 7-9 |
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Mature Height: | 3 to 4 feet |
Mature Width: | 4 to 5 feet |
Classification: | Broad leaved evergreen shrub |
Sunlight: | Full Sun to Part Shade |
Habit: | Densely branched, spreading |
Foliage: | Copper red new growth in spring, Turns Blue-Green in summer |
Flower Color: | Red |
Pruning Season: | Prune in spring after flowering |
Soil Condition: | Any well drained soil |
Water Requirements: | Water well until established |
Uses: | Extremely attractive when used as in the mixed border, foundations, or planted in mass |
How to Care for First Editions® Coppertone™ Distylium
Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy Distylium Coppertone plant for years to come!