- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Height 1 - 3 Feet
- Width 1 - 3 Feet
- Growing Zones 7-9
Traditional boxwoods can be unreliable, especially with all the potential problems it encounters nowadays. Juke Box® is the answer. This dwarf shrub is a new boxwood alternative geared more toward those warmer southern states in zones 7 to 9. This is a whole new genus developed by crossing Pyracantha and Osteomeles to make Pyracomeles. Expect a handsomely manicured, round boxwood appearance with glossy green evergreen leaves.
It has a distinct texture similar to a Japanese holly, and a naturally round mounding habit. Juke Box® Pyracomeles is a wonderful alternative to the English boxwood. Don’t worry about any surprise flowers or thorns that some hedges provide. Create a more formal English cottage-style garden. Trim this shrub into small round topiaries or even use this little guy to carve out a garden path.
Juke Box® Pyracomeles Care
These shrubs are easy peasy. They need part sun to full sun areas and have average soil and watering requirements. Any well-draining soil will suffice. Mulch the root zone to keep roots moist and cool. Apply an annual granular fertilizer formulated for roses or evergreens.
Why do extra work if you don’t have to? For a more formal look, trim it to form a ball, or for a more informal look, let it grow to form a rounded mound. Either way, trim as much or as little as needed but be sure to prune in the spring before it gets to be woody.
Juke Box® Pyracomeles Spacing
In the landscape, it will spread 12 to 36 inches. Space plants on average, 2 feet apart. Since these plants are more dwarf in size they don’t grow very fast. Get creative and make a rounded topiary container. A 10-inch container will do just fine for that art project.
Juke Box® Pyracomeles Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9 |
| Plant Type: Shrub |
| Sunlight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 1 - 3 Feet |
| Mature Width: 1 - 3 Feet |
| Plant Spacing: 1 - 3 Feet |
| Growth Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Seasonal Interest: Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Uses: Border Plant Container Edging Plant Groundcover Landscape Mass Planting |
| Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Pyracomeles sp. 'NCXP1' USPP 31,409 |
- SKU:
- PYRJB
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
