Pay in 4 interest-free payments of $12.36 Learn more
Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Sep 14 - Sep 19
Azaleas at National Arboretum - Flickr - treegrow (6)
Attractive clusters of violet or blue flowers with deep blue stripes bloom on sturdy stems above the leaves in mid summer
though it can tolerate more direct light in cooler climates with consistent moisture
The needles emerge light green and darken as they mature
It is a female variety and produces abundant red berries if pollinated
Distylium myricoides 'Athens Tower' ~ Athens Tower Distylium deer-resistant Azaleas at National Arboretum -Athens Tower Distylium is an upright evergreen shrub with gracefully arching branches creating a vase like habit. Its deep green willow like leaves have a bluish hue and emerge light green. The 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 Origins: China and Japan Height: 6' 8