Distylium Swing Low

Distylium Swing Low offers blue-green evergreen foliage on broad horizontal branches. Its very low, prostrate spreading habit makes it a useful choice for groundcover, slope, mass planting, low foundation. Plant it in full sun to part shade. Water needs: average; well-drained soil. Typical mature size is 2–3 ft tall by 4–6 ft wide, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Distylium 'PIIDIST-VI'
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• USDA zones: 7–9
• Mature height: 2–3 ft
• Mature width: 4–6 ft
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Bloom / feature color: Blue-green foliage; small dark red flowers
• Bloom / interest season: Late winter to spring; year-round foliage
• Water: Average; well-drained soil
• Growth habit: Very low, prostrate spreading
• Landscape uses: Groundcover, slope, mass planting, low foundation
• Deer tolerance: Generally deer resistant

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