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First Editions® Coppertone™ Distylium

Distylium 'PIIDIST-III' PP25304

Distylium Coppertone is a versatile evergreen shrub known for its coppery-red new growth, maturing to elegant blue-green foliage that provides year-round interest. Ideal for foundation plantings, borders, mass plantings, and slopes, this drought-tolerant and deer-resistant shrub adds color, structure, and low-maintenance appeal to modern and traditional landscapes alike.

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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.


Growzone: 7-9 First Editions® Coppertone™ Distylium Hardiness Zones 7-9
Hardiness Zone: 7-9
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!


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