Linebacker™ Distylium - Upright Evergreen Privacy Shrub | 8-10 Feet Tall, Individual Plants

Create dense evergreen coverage and strong landscape structure with Linebacker™ Distylium. This vigorous evergreen shrub is prized for its upright growth habit, glossy blue-green foliage, and exceptional durability. Known for its toughness and adaptability, Linebacker™ Distylium provides dependable year-round coverage while thriving in a wide range of landscape conditions.

Its thick branching and rich evergreen leaves form a dense screen that works beautifully for privacy hedges and landscape borders. In late winter to early spring, small reddish-maroon flowers may appear along the branches, adding subtle seasonal interest. With its strong growth and low-maintenance nature, Linebacker™ Distylium is an excellent alternative to traditional hedging shrubs.

Why You'll Love the Linebacker™ Distylium

Excellent Privacy Hedge: Upright dense growth forms a thick evergreen screen for privacy and property borders.

Durable Evergreen Foliage: Glossy blue-green leaves provide year-round color and texture.

Strong Landscape Size: Growing 8 to 10 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide at maturity, ideal for large hedges and screens.

Extremely Tough Shrub: Highly tolerant of heat, drought, poor soils, and urban conditions once established.

Linebacker™ Distylium Details

Botanical Name: Distylium myricoides × Distylium racemosum 'PIIDIST-VI' (Linebacker™)
Type: Evergreen shrub
Mature Size: 8-10' tall × 6-8' wide (upright spreading habit)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast growth rate
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained soil adaptable to many soil types
Water: Water regularly until established, drought tolerant once mature
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10

Growing Conditions

Soil Adaptability: Performs best in well-drained soil but adapts easily to sandy, loamy, or clay soils. Avoid consistently wet planting areas.

Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun for the densest growth but tolerates partial shade.

Hardiness: USDA zones 7-10, making it ideal for warm climates with strong heat tolerance.

Care Instructions

Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, this shrub becomes highly drought tolerant.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light shaping can be done in late winter or early spring if needed.

Fertilizing: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring to promote healthy foliage growth.

Landscaping Uses

Versatile Applications: Linebacker™ Distylium’s dense evergreen foliage and upright growth make it suitable for: privacy hedges, property borders, foundation plantings, windbreaks, and large landscape beds.

Privacy Screen Excellence: Its thick branching and durable nature make it ideal for creating long-lasting evergreen privacy screens.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far apart should I plant Linebacker™ Distylium? For hedges or screens, space plants 6 to 7 feet apart on center to allow for mature spread.

Is Linebacker™ Distylium evergreen? Yes, it maintains its glossy blue-green foliage year round, providing continuous landscape coverage.

Is Linebacker™ Distylium easy to grow? Yes, it is an extremely durable shrub that tolerates heat, drought, and a variety of soil conditions once established.