Breynia disticha (Snow Bush)
Botanical Information
| Family | Phyllanthaceae |
| Genus | Breynia |
| Species | disticha |
| Synonyms | Breynia nivosa, Phyllanthus nivosus |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Republic of Vanuatu and New Caledonia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-1.1)- 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30-50 |
| Height | 1.5-3 m |
| Spread | 1.5-3 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | January, February, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Round to vase shape. |
| Landscape | Parks, gardens, hedges, screening and container planting. |
| Propagation | Propagated from cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in full sun and rich, well-drained soils. |
| Habitat | Tropical or subtropical regions. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The red-brown twigs grow in a zigzag pattern. |
| Leaf Description | Elliptical leaves are 2-3 cm long and red, white and green. Grows in an alternate arrangement. |
| Flower Description | Small flowers are monoecious and light green. |
| Fruit Description | Round, red berries to 1 cm. |
Photographs
Breynia disticha 'Nana', Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Breynia disticha 'Roseopicta', Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.