Swing Low Distylium (Distylium 'Swing Low') is a versatile, low-maintenance evergreen shrub that offers year-round interest to your garden. With its dense, spreading habit and appealing foliage, this plant is an excellent choice for groundcover, border plantings, or erosion control.
Swing Low Distylium is a compact, spreading shrub that typically reaches a height of 2 to 3 feet and spreads up to 4 to 6 feet. It is well-suited for USDA hardiness zones 7 to 9, making it an adaptable choice for a variety of climates. This low-maintenance plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal pruning.
The dense growth habit of Swing Low Distylium makes it ideal for use as a groundcover, providing effective erosion control on slopes and embankments. It can also be planted in mass to create a low hedge or utilized as a border plant, adding texture and interest to your landscape.
The foliage of Swing Low Distylium is one of its most attractive features. The evergreen leaves are small, elliptical, and dark green, giving the plant a lush and robust appearance throughout the year. In the fall and winter months, the foliage takes on a subtle blue-green hue, adding a touch of cool color to the landscape.
The dense and attractive foliage of Swing Low Distylium not only provides visual interest but also serves as a natural habitat for small birds and other wildlife. This makes it an excellent choice for gardeners who wish to create a welcoming environment for local fauna.
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