Coppertone™ Distylium

Coppertone™ distylium is an evergreen shrub with copper-red new foliage that matures to blue-green. Its rounded-to-spreading outline, colorful leaves, and mid-size scale suit landscape beds where room to spread is available. ## Foliage and size First Editions identifies the selection as Distylium ‘PIIDIST-III’ PP25,304 and describes a mature size of 3–4 feet tall by 4–5 feet wide. The new growth is coppery red, while mature foliage is blue green; the breeder also lists dark red flowers. The [First Editions profile](https://firsteditionsplants.com/product/coppertone-distylium/) confirms the selection, size, exposure, and growing zones. Its [U.S. plant patent record](https://patents.justia.com/patent/PP25304) identifies the hybrid selection and records a patent grant date of February 24, 2015. ## Growing conditions The breeder recommends full sun to part shade and lists USDA zones 7–9. Leave room for its mature width in landscape beds. The profile recommends medium water and notes that the plant grows well in damp soil; adjust irrigation to rainfall. First Editions identifies it as deer resistant and drought tolerant, though browsing varies by location. ## Maintenance Prune in late winter after flowering when shaping is needed, and remove damaged branches as they appear. Light pruning preserves the natural outline and foliage display.