Distylium: Country Or Region Of Origin
Asia
Plant Profile: Distylium
Names
Distylium
Phonetic Spelling:dis-STY-lee-um
Genus:Distylium
Species:
Family:Hamamelidaceae
Distylum is a perennial shrub belonging to the witch hazel family, originating from Asia. These plants are known for their compact growth and remarkable resistance to insects and diseases, along with their ability to withstand drought and high temperatures. Certain cultivars thrive in moist soil conditions as well.
Tags
#evergreen
#heat tolerant
#drought tolerant
#disease resistant
#insect pest tolerant
#evergreen shrub
#compact habit
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Distylium Feature Summary
Attributes
Whole Plant Traits
Leaves
Broadleaf Evergreen
Stem
Landscape
Drought Tolerant Garden
Drought
Insect Pests
Heat
Diseases
Small Space
Distylium Image Gallery
Distylium Attributes
Distylium: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Distylium Whole Plant Traits
Distylium: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Distylium: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Distylium: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Distylium Leaves
Distylium: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Distylium: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Distylium Stem
Distylium: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Distylium Landscape
Distylium: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Distylium: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Distylium: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
