Upstate Nursery Cinnamon Girl Distylium
Best low maintenance evergreen for modern residential landscaping.
A reliable, low-maintenance evergreen that brings structure and year-round color to the landscape. Its compact, mounded form and seasonal foliage shifts make it a perfect, fuss-free choice for foundation plantings or borders.
$35.00
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a low-maintenance alternative to boxwoods or hollies
- Homeowners wanting consistent color and texture in their landscape
- Landscapers needing a reliable and adaptable evergreen groundcover
Who should skip it
- Growers with high-pH soil who prefer not to amend ground
- Gardeners in regions with harsh winters below USDA zone 7
- Impatient planters looking for immediate, rapid-growth privacy screens
Performance breakdown
Maintenance Ease
Requires almost no pruning to keep its naturally tidy, mounded shape.
Year-Round Appeal
Glossy evergreen leaves shift to reddish-purple hues during cooler months.
Landscape Versatility
Adapts easily to foundation plantings, borders, or standalone garden accents.
Growth Resilience
Highly durable and thrives in various conditions with minimal fuss.
Structural Density
Provides a thick, consistent screen that fills garden gaps effectively.
Establishment Speed
Steady grower that prioritizes long-term health over rapid, leggy expansion.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Distylium x ‘PIIDIST-V’
Container Size
3 Gallon
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Compact, mounded
Maintenance Level
Low
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