Distylium myricoides 'Athens Tower' ~ Athens Tower Distylium size-15-g it produces large clusters of

it produces large clusters of vibrant pink blossoms that cover the tree

while the sterile fronds unfurl a soft yellow-green and turn yellow in fall

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Distylium myricoides 'Athens Tower' ~ Athens Tower Distylium size-15-g it produces large clusters ofAthens 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