Distylium Spring Frost™
Brighten compact evergreen plantings with golden-white new growth, red stems, and a graceful arching form. Spring Frost™ Distylium produces willow-like leaves that emerge pale gold with thin red margins before maturing to deep green. Small red flowers appear on bare branches in early spring, adding color before the foliage fully develops.
Growing Guide
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9
- Mature Height: 2'–3'
- Mature Width: 2'–4'
- Spacing: 3'
- Soil: Slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil
- Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established
- Growth Rate: Moderate
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Distylium 'Spring Frost'
- Common Name: Spring Frost™ Distylium
- Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
- Bloom Color: Red
- Season of Interest: Spring , Year-Round
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Growth Habit: Dwarf, Flat-Topped, and Arching
- Pollinator Friendly: When flowering
Key Features
- Golden-white new foliage
- Bright red stems and leaf margins
- Compact flat-topped form
- Early-spring red flowers
- Drought tolerant once established
Landscape Uses
- Foundation plantings
- Low borders
- Mass plantings
- Accent plantings
- Containers
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant in full sun to part sun.
- Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
- Water regularly while establishing.
- Prune lightly in spring only if needed.
Companion Plants
- Distylium Swing Low®
- Loropetalum Crimson Fire™
- Nandina Gulf Stream
- Carex Evergold
- Liriope Big Blue
Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
- 125 available.
- Inventory on the way
- Georgia Grown
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All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.
Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.
