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Dr. Tom Ranney
North Carolina, USA

JUKE BOX®

Pyracomeles

Pyracomeles

'NCXP1'

PP#31,409

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Juke Box Pyracomeles pruned into globe Juke Box Pyracomeles in growing field with white Hydrangea paniculata in background
  • Boxwood alternative
  • Evergreen
  • Disease resistant
Description

Juke Box® ×Pyracomeles is a remarkable new dwarf broadleaf evergreen could be mistaken for a boxwood or small holly at first glance; however, it comes without the threat of boxwood blight or spider mites. It has a natural, globe-like habit but can be sheared and shaped as desired. Fine branching creates a full habit. ×Pyracomeles is an intergeneric hybrid between Pyracantha and Osteomeles, but it has no thorns and does not flower. Faster to produce than boxwood as well.

Awards
Blue Ribbon Winner, UC Davis Landscape Irrigation Trials
USDA Zone
7 - 9 (0°F/-17°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
1 - 3'
Width
1 - 3'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Any well-drained soil is sufficient.

Pruning

Needs little to no pruning, but can be shaped in mid-late spring after the first flush of new growth.

Uses

Mass plantings; edging; groundcover; low hedges; foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

Juke Box™ ×Pyracomeles has survived our exposed fields in west Michigan (USDA zone 6a) with very minimal damage. Dr. Tom Ranney reports zero damage in his trial plots in the mountains of Asheville, NC, USDA zone 7a.

  • Tag: Juke Box® ×Pyracomeles Tag
  • Benchcard: Juke Box® ×Pyracomeles Benchcard
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week May 14, 2020
  • Grower Sheet: Juke Box® ×Pyracomeles Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Juke Box® ×Pyracomeles Spec Sheet
  • Grower Sheet: Boxwood Alternatives
  • Boxwood Liners

    • Features: Compact, Disease resistant, Evergreen, Heat tolerant, Winter interest

    Filters: Botanical genus: Pyracomeles, Common name: Pyracomeles, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Green foliage

    Features: Compact, Disease resistant, Evergreen, Heat tolerant, Winter interest

    Filters: Botanical genus: Pyracomeles, Common name: Pyracomeles, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Green foliage