Linebacker Distylium

Distylium 'PIIDIST-IV' PP25,984

Linebacker Distylium is an upright evergreen that takes on the shape of a white oak whiskey barrel in youth and matures into an excellent screening or hedge plant. Reddish new growth matures to lustrous dark green and does not thin out in the center of the plant. With no pests or diseases to trouble it, Linebacker is becoming a popular replacement for cherry laurel for screening and hedges.

  • Height

    8-10'

  • Width

    6-8'

  • Exposure

    Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Hardiness Zone

    7-9

  • Heat Zone

    9

  • Shape

    Upright

  • Flower Color

    Dark Red

  • Foliage

    Dark Green

Bonus Attributes

  • creates-privacy icon

    Creates Privacy

  • Deer Resistant icon

    Deer Resistant

  • Drought Tolerant icon

    Drought Tolerant

  • Good in Damp Soil icon

    Good in Damp Soil

Caring Tips

  • pruning

    Late Winter After Flower

  • watering

    Medium

  • fertilizing

    BalancedNPK

Watering Distilyium with watering can

Know your zone

Zone Hardiness Map

The colored areas show where this plant thrives. Knowing this will help you select the most appropriate plants for your zone.

Linebacker™ Distylium

Thrives in Zones 7-9