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Linebacker™ Distylium
Pickup available at 1540 Gordon Road
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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.
USDA Zones: 7-9
Plant Specifications
Height
8-10 feet
Spread
6-8 feet
Bloom Color
Dark Red; Foliage -Dark Green
Planting and Care Tips
Plant
Choose a location with full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil.Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and at the same depth, then place the plant so the top of the root ball is even with the soil line. Backfill the hole, water thoroughly, and apply a 2-3 inch layer of organic mulch, keeping it away from the trunk.Water consistently during the first growing season to establish roots, and once established, they are quite drought-tolerant.
Feed
Apply a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in early spring.
Water
Medium
Prune
Late Winter After Flower
Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade