{"product_id":"black-jack-photinia-photinia-hybrid-black-jack","title":"Black Jack Photinia - Photinia hybrid 'Black Jack'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Jack Photinia (\u003cem\u003ePhotinia\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Black Jack') is a tall evergreen hedging shrub with glossy, deep maroon new growth that ages to green. Left to grow it reaches 3 to 4m high and wide, and clipping holds it as low as 1m. Regular trimming brings on fresh coloured leaves, so a well kept hedge stays richly coloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep maroon new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, dark maroon leaves unfold on every flush of growth, a darker look than the brighter red of Red Robin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBigger than Red Robin.\u003c\/strong\u003e It has larger leaves and a taller mature height than Red Robin, which suits hedges that need real presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClipping makes more colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each trim stimulates new coloured leaves, so tidy hedges look their best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA flexible height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it at 1m, hold it at 2m or let it run to 4m, depending on the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it shrugs off frost and dry spells, and it suits most soil types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall privacy hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. The plants join into a solid screen 3 to 4m high if left to grow, or can be clipped lower for a shorter boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClipped formal hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trimmed to 1 to 1.5m, it forms a dense, dark-leaved line with plenty of fresh colour after each cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left unclipped, it carries clusters of white flowers in spring, followed by red berries, and works as a big specimen shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Black Jack Photinia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Once established it tolerates frost and dry spells, and it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Photinias can pick up leaf spot in warm, wet weather, so leave room for air to move and avoid wetting the leaves late in the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most soil types will do. It grows faster on light, free draining soils and stays more compact on clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch, and water well until established, which usually takes around 12 weeks. Apply a slow release fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after flowering to build dense growth and colour, and clip to the height you want. Clipping stops flowers and berries from forming, so decide whether you want a tidy hedge or a flowering shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Black Jack Photinia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. A tube is a small plant, so a hedge from tubes takes a few seasons to join up, but it is an economical way to plant a long boundary. Plant it out soon after arrival, water it in well and mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/photinia-care-guide\"\u003ePhotinia care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/photinia\"\u003eBrowse the photinia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eScreening plants 2m to 4m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I clip it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClip after flowering, then trim lightly as new growth appears. Each trim brings a fresh flush of maroon leaves, so more frequent light trims give more colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower if I clip it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot usually. Flowers and red berries form on unclipped stems, so a hedge that is trimmed hard will rarely flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it compare with Red Robin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Jack has darker maroon new growth, bigger leaves and a taller mature height than Red Robin, which makes it the stronger choice for tall screening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789621788991,"sku":"PHO-HYB-BLACKJ-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/black-jack-photinia-photinia-hybrid-black-jack.jpg?v=1792191357","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/black-jack-photinia-photinia-hybrid-black-jack","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}