Juke Box® Pyracomeles
Shrub
- A unique alternative to boxwood!
- Evergreen with glossy foliage and excellent texture.
- Globe like habit makes it ideal for low growing, year-round hedges.
- Prune to any shape.
- Zones 7-9, sun/part sun/shade, 3' tall x 3' wide at maturity.
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Description
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Patent #: USPP 31,409
Common name: Pyracomeles
Zone: 6b - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 1-3' tall x 1-3' wide
Flower color: None
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Year-round
Features: Winter interest, rare & unusual, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, evergreen
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, edging, foundation planting, hedge, small spaces
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun) to shade (<4 hours direct sun/day). Will grow well in part sun situations, including open sun-dappled conditions or light shade with several hours of morning sun or early afternoon sun.
Water: Average; May need supplemental water in winter if the weather is dry.
Spacing: 2 feet
Fertilizing: Apply a granular rose or evergreen fertilizer in early spring. That's sufficient for the year in most locations.
Winterizing: Like most broadleaf evergreens, it benefits from a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch all year and especially for winter.
Maintenance & pruning: Little to no pruning is required, but can be shaped as needed. It does not flower, so there is no risk of removing blooms.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Arrived quickly and in excellent condition. Planting after allowing time for them at acclimate to our area. Looks like they are going to be terrific for the spot we have for them. Follow up next year to let you know what happens. Totally recommend GreatGardenPlants.
The Juke Box Pyracomeles arrived well packaged and fresh. They were smaller than I expected but probably as described. The primary stems were a little fragile and two of them were leaning and not upright as I would expect. Nonetheless, they are planted and still alive after several weeks in the ground. To be determined how well they do long term.
Hello! We do note on our website that the plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! Once they are estalished, they will take on more of their mature shape, and look stunning in your garden. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Just as described, I expected them to be very small bushes. Packaged very well
The first set of plants were great. The second set of plants had soil missing from pot and were bone dry, I have 3 plants dying.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
2 plants were in great shape and are settling in well. One had several broken branches. We will see how it shapes up in the spring.
We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants! Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2025, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I planted these this year to fill empty spots in my landscape. They came healthy and did just fine even though I couldn't plant them right away. I just love their shiny little leaves and tidy habit. I'm already buying several more to use has a low foundation hedge.
I purchased this for a low growing hedge and it has been absolutely great!
I would definitely recommend this plant.
All eight I planted are doing very well. I am checking and watering every day since they are new, and no problems. Look forward to enjoying them.
How quickly do these grow?
It's hard to say for certain, since so many factors - like weather, soil type, watering, fertilizing, and not least of all, the type of plant you purchased - all come into play. Perhaps you're familiar with the old saying about plants: first year sleep, second year creep, third year leap. This applies to plants in the garden center as well as plants you purchase online. They generally spend their first year growing roots in their new home, the second year they have more energy to put into growth, and the third year, they are growing and flowering vigorously. With proper care, most perennials and shrubs should grow anywhere from several inches a year once they are established.
Is this plant deer resistant, like the boxwood?
Thank you for contacting us! This plant is not deer resistant. For deer resistant plant please view our deer resistant plant collection https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/deer-resistant
Note: Deer resistant does not equal deer-proof and no plant is completely deer resistant. These are plants that deer tend to avoid, but deer and other animals will eat nearly any plant if they are hungry enough. If deer are overabundant in your area, shop the Great Garden Plants collection of the best deer-resistant plants for sale that will help keep them at bay.