Bayou Bliss® Distylium
Distylium ‘BLDY01’
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Bayou Bliss® Distylium highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateSlow
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Winter
Growing Zones 7 - 9
With a lovely rounded habit and fine-textured broadleaved greenery, the Bayou Bliss® Distylium PP32816 (Distylium x 'BLDY01') is a great low-maintenance broadleaf evergreen shrub in the Southern Living® Plant Collection! A gorgeous alternative to Boxwood or Holly and holds up its color and vigor despite the heat and humidity of the Southern US climates.
Spring brings colorful new growth that ages blue-green. In the winter, the lovely foliage is accented by small but numerous burgundy-red blooms that the bees and other pollinators adore! The fine-textured stems are not overly showy but are excellent foliage for cut flower bouquets.
Formerly Known as Jewel Box™, Distylium shrubs are also known as Winter-Hazel because of their Witch Hazel family ties. These broadleaf evergreens thrive throughout USDA planting zones 7 to 9! Growing just 2-3 feet tall but spreading 3-4 feet wide, these hybrid Distylium are wonderfully versatile shrubs with no insect or disease issues!
Planting and Application:
Need a perfect groundcover in front of your Rose garden or a low backdrop behind a Perennial border? Maybe you need a low-growing foundation plant, garden structure, and year-round landscape workhorse that won't block your view. This is it!
Take advantage of Bayou Bliss® Distylium's attractive foliage and tough demeanor by planting several in oddly numbered groupings for your woodland garden and formal landscaping beds alike. You'll love Distylium as low property definition, as backdrops and garden greenery, delightful facer plants, and more!
Bayou Bliss® Distylium has an easy-to-grow spreading form that makes it the perfect plant to use in groupings and long rows. The perfect ground cover with a very elegant look that just stands beautifully on its own or in mass plantings. Fantastic facer plants, screening, and low-edging that showcase your landscape year-round!
- Small, Fine-Textured Broadleaf Evergreen Foliage
- Attractive Year-Round Interest
- Blue-Green Leaves
- Petite Red Winter Blooms For Pollinators
- Fantastic Low Hedges, Backdrops, Containers & Specimens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Distylium is heat tolerant, is adaptable to most soils and able to withstand both wet and dry locations. It can easily tolerate soils that are occasionally saturated but well-drained. Growing best in full sun or partial shade, top-dress the soil with 3-4 inches of mulch for moisture retention. Prune after flowering to tidy up the shrub, but generally, Distylium is low-maintenance and naturally neat due to its slower growth! You can renewal prune every 3-5 years instead of shearing.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Once Established Handles Wet to Dry Sites
- Any Well-Drained Soil Type
- Prune After Flowering If Needed
- Pest & Disease-Resistant
- Great Alternative to Boxwood
The Southern Living® Bayou Bliss® Distylium is a sweet and petite Winter Hazel that adds so much to your landscape all year round! Order yours today at Nature Hills!
