Mature Distylium x 'Linebacker™' grown in a 3-gallon pot.
Close-up of red-tinted new growth of Distylium x 'Linebacker'
2 Distylium x 'Linebacker' in 3 gallon containers

Distylium x Linebacker™ (Distylium)

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Linebacker is an upright, hybrid cultivar of Distylium, occasionally called isu tree or winter-hazel, an evergreen relative of the witch-hazel family originally native to Asia. As an upright shrub hybridized from a small tree, Linebacker typically grows to 8-10' tall with a mature width of 6-8'. Reddish new growth matures to lustrous dark green and does not thin out in the center of the plant, making a striking impression when used in borders or hedges.

In the winter, Distylium x Linebacker™ produces small, fuzzy red flowers that attract pollinators, making them an important off-season food plant for a number of species. As an introduced plant, Linebacker™ has no real issues with pests or disease, and is becoming a popular replacement for both cherry laurel and larger boxwood cultivars for screening and hedges due its low-maintenance growth and easy recovery from manicuring.

Mature Plant Height: Very Tall: 73" and up
Evergreen
Sun (6+ hours) and Part Shade/Sun (4-6 hours of sun)
Soil Moisture: Medium and Well-drained
Soil Type: Wide Tolerance
Bloom Time: Winter
Flower Color: Red
Foliage color: Green and Purple
Features: Fall Color, Winter Interest, Attracts Pollinators, and Attracts Butterflies
Tolerances: Drought Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, and Wet Soil Tolerant
Garden Type: Foundation Planting, Rock Garden, Border/Screen, and Meadow

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