Photinia Black Jack is an evergreen shrub with outstanding new growth colour.
Photinia species have been popular in Australian gardens for generations and black jack is an improved form with interesting dark foliage. It can be used for hedging, windbreaks, screening or as a specimen shrub. Grows to 3-4mt if left un-pruned, but can be trimmed to as low as a meter.
Online plants advises lightly trimming as the plant grows, don't wait until black jack reaches the desired height and then commence pruning, as this could result in unattractive bare limbs.
Fertilize in spring with organic plant food for best results. Photinia black jack will really benefit from mulching, This will really help with fast growth and ultimately a healthy shrub.
