Distylium Spring Frost

Distylium Spring Frost offers creamy golden-white new growth edged in red over green foliage. Its low, spreading habit makes it a useful choice for foundation, mass planting, slope, low hedge. Plant it in full sun to part shade. Water needs: average; well-drained soil. Typical mature size is 3 ft tall by 4 ft wide, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Distylium hybrid
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• USDA zones: 7–9
• Mature height: 3 ft
• Mature width: 4 ft
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Bloom / feature color: Cream, gold and green foliage
• Bloom / interest season: Spring flush; year-round foliage
• Water: Average; well-drained soil
• Growth habit: Low, spreading
• Landscape uses: Foundation, mass planting, slope, low hedge
• Deer tolerance: Generally deer resistant

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.