| Botanical Name | Distylium x 'Swing Low' (PPAF) |
| Description | A game-changer for Willis and Houston, 'Swing Low'™ is part of the "tough-as-nails" Distylium family. It offers a low, spreading habit with dense blue-green leaves. It is remarkably resistant to pests and diseases that often plague other evergreen shrubs. While more tolerant of "wet feet" than most, it still performs best in a raised bed or well-drained spot to ensure it thrives through our heavy Houston rain events. |
| Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
| Height x Width | 2-3 ft. Tall x 4-6 ft. Wide |
| Water | Moderate; once established, it is fairly drought-tolerant. It handles local humidity and heat better than most boxwoods or hollies. |
| Zones | 7 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy new foliage. |
| Pruning | Minimal pruning is required. You can lightly shape in late winter if desired, though its natural spreading habit is very tidy. |
| Deer Resistance | High |
| Botanical Name | Distylium x 'Swing Low' (PPAF) |
| Description | A game-changer for Willis and Houston, 'Swing Low'™ is part of the "tough-as-nails" Distylium family. It offers a low, spreading habit with dense blue-green leaves. It is remarkably resistant to pests and diseases that often plague other evergreen shrubs. While more tolerant of "wet feet" than most, it still performs best in a raised bed or well-drained spot to ensure it thrives through our heavy Houston rain events. |
| Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
| Height x Width | 2-3 ft. Tall x 4-6 ft. Wide |
| Water | Moderate; once established, it is fairly drought-tolerant. It handles local humidity and heat better than most boxwoods or hollies. |
| Zones | 7 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy new foliage. |
| Pruning | Minimal pruning is required. You can lightly shape in late winter if desired, though its natural spreading habit is very tidy. |
| Deer Resistance | High |