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
Details
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.
