Distylium myricoides ~ Distylium, Blue Leaf Isu edible Dense clusters of large drooping

Dense clusters of large drooping clear white bell-flowers bloom in spring

Large fragrant semi-double soft pink flowers bloom from late winter into spring attracting butterflies

Popcorn Viburnum is an early blooming upright multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with dense branching and toothed leathery deep green leaves that turn burgundy in fall

Painted Indian butterfly

Distylium myricoides ~ Distylium, Blue Leaf Isu edible Dense clusters of large droopingDistylium is a flat topped evergreen shrub with gracefully arching branches. Its willow like leaves have a bluish hue and small fringed red flowers bloom in thick clusters in early spring attracting butterflies and pollinators. Grows best in full sun and slightly acidic, moist well drained soil. Tolerates drought and wet soils. Type: Shrub Height: 2' 4 Spread: 2 5 Spacing: 3. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red