Jewel Box® Distylium

Jewel Box® Distylium is a compact evergreen with glossy blue-green foliage and a clean, mounded shape—perfect for low-maintenance borders and foundation beds.
Plant Type
Perennial
Light Requirement
Full sun to part shade
Max Height
3 feet
Max Spread
3 feet

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Jewel Box® Distylium (Distylium hybrid ‘PIIDIST-VI’) is a dense, dwarf evergreen shrub with a naturally tidy, rounded form. Growing just 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, it features soft blue-green foliage and small reddish-maroon flowers that appear in late winter to early spring. This versatile plant is heat-tolerant, disease-resistant, and thrives in full sun to part shade. It’s an excellent alternative to boxwood or holly in low hedges or mass plantings, offering year-round structure with minimal upkeep.

This section shows how the plant will fit into your yard and into your life.

Seasonal Interest:

Evergreen foliage with late winter flowers

Landscape Uses:

Borders, foundation plantings, low hedges, mass plantings

Allergy Considerations:

Low

Kid/Pet Safety:

Non-toxic

Mess Factor:

Very low — clean, compact habit

Maintenance Level:

Low — little to no pruning required

This section covers practical care information for homeowners.

Water Needs:

Low to moderate — prefers well-drained soil

Soil Tolerance:

Adapts to a variety of soils, including clay

Drought Tolerance:

High once established

Deer Resistance:

High — rarely browsed

Pest/Disease Resistance:

High — excellent disease resistance

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