
Distylium Coppertone First Editions
Distylium Coppertone First Editions
Distylium Coppertone First Editions offers year-round bronze-red new growth maturing to blue-green, providing exceptional texture and color to any landscape.
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About this plant
A true standout in the landscape, Distylium Coppertone First Editions, also known as Distylium True, boasts an attractive mounding habit and remarkable foliage. Its new leaves emerge a stunning bronze-red color, gradually deepening to a rich, glossy blue-green as they mature. This captivating color transformation provides continuous visual interest throughout all seasons. Beyond its striking appearance, Distylium Coppertone First Editions is celebrated for its resilience and adaptability. It creates an excellent evergreen hedge, foundation planting, or mass planting, offering superb texture and a sophisticated color palette. Small, spidery red flowers appear in late winter/early spring, adding a subtle touch of charm before the main flush of spring growth. This low-maintenance shrub thrives in a variety of conditions, making it a perfect choice for discerning gardeners seeking beauty and easy care. Its resistance to common pests and diseases further enhances its appeal, ensuring a consistently healthy and vibrant display in your landscape.
Care & maintenance
Distylium Coppertone First Editions is a remarkably low-maintenance shrub. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape or remove any dead or damaged branches. It is generally pest and disease free.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 3-4 feet
- Mature width
- 4-5 feet
- Sun
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water
- Medium; drought tolerant once established
- Growth rate
- Moderate