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    Distylium racemosum 'Guppy'

    Also Known As

    • Guppy Isu Tree

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Distylium racemosum 'Guppy' plant details

    Distylium racemosum 'Guppy' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In winter red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Distylium racemosum 'Guppy'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: hamamelidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in winter
    Uses: winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Distylium racemosum 'Guppy'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This dwarf evergreen witch hazel grows to only 5' (rather than 20') making it a handsome and unusal shrub for hedge or border, the small reddish threadllike flowers are welcome in late-winter when not much is blooming! S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Distylium racemosum 'Guppy' plant

    How to Grow Distylium racemosum 'Guppy'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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