Coppertone Distylium - 3 Gallon

Coppertone Distylium

Compact Evergreen Shrub with Striking Copper-Toned Foliage

Add year-round color and texture to your landscape with Coppertone Distylium, a versatile, compact evergreen shrub prized for its bright coppery-orange new growth that matures to rich green. This low-maintenance shrub offers excellent heat tolerance, drought resistance, and a neat, rounded form, making it ideal for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.

Why You'll Love It

Vibrant Copper Foliage: New leaves emerge bright copper-orange, creating stunning seasonal contrast

Compact & Versatile: Grows 3–4 feet tall and wide, perfect for small gardens and mixed beds

Heat & Drought Tolerant: Thrives in full sun and adapts well to dry conditions

Low Maintenance: Requires minimal pruning and is deer resistant

Year-Round Interest: Evergreen with excellent foliage color throughout the year

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Distylium ‘Coppertone’

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size: 3–4 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide

Light: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to various types

Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

USDA Hardiness Zones: 7, 8, 9

Where to Use It

As a colorful hedge or border

In foundation plantings or mixed shrub beds

In containers for patios and decks

In xeriscape or drought-tolerant gardens

Locally Grown & Shipped to Your Door

Our Coppertone Distyliums are grown with care in our historic greenhouse and shipped directly to your door, arriving healthy and ready to brighten your landscape.