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Obscure Broad-leaf Evergreen of the Week - Distylium

I've tried Distylium myricoides in my yard and it died back each season. Last winter -- all the way to the ground.

BUT, the hybrid (by Dirr) called 'Blue Cascade' has shown to be a bit hardier. Only a bit of twig dieback after last winter. And it came back strong.

I'd give it a zone 7a rating (most years!).

Still, it's a fairly handsome mounding plant with arching branches similar to Prunus laurocerasus 'Zabeliana' (from a distance). But hopefully not as prone to scale.

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