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Boxwoods (Buxus spp.) are a beloved evergreen hedge, with low-maintenance care and a super eye-catching look. But boxwoods don’t handle heat and sun all that well. So if you live in a warmer, sunnier climate, you might struggle to keep them thriving. Luckily, there’s a compact plant that can give you the same year-round greenery, and it’s way more heat-tolerant.
This plant is called Pyracomeles ‘Juke Box’ – it’s a hybrid that combines Pyracantha and Osteomeles. It can grow up to 3 feet tall and wide, making it perfect for adding some greenery to small spaces. It doesn’t flower, but it stays green all year, so it’ll look great in your yard. And it’s hardy in zones 6 through 9, so it can handle hotter, sunnier conditions where boxwoods might struggle.
If this sounds like the plant your yard has been missing, the key is to get the care and maintenance down. Even though it’s considered easy to grow, a little extra TLC will help ‘Juke Box’ reach its full potential in your garden.
