Compact Shiny Xylosma | Dwarf Glossy Evergreen Shrub

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Compact Shiny Xylosma

Xylosma congestum 'Compacta'

Thornless Compact Form • Perfect for Residential Hedges & Foundations • Unbeatable Low-Maintenance Evergreen

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Description

Compact Shiny Xylosma is the superior, thornless, and more manageable cultivar of the species. It retains all the toughness and glossy beauty but in a perfectly scaled package for residential gardens. It is the definitive choice for creating a neat, low-maintenance evergreen hedge, screen, or shaped specimen without the worry of thorns.

Offers all the benefits of Shiny Xylosma—glossy foliage, heat/drought tolerance, pest resistance—in a smaller, thornless form that is ideal for foundation plantings, low hedges, and containers.
Maintains a dense, rounded habit naturally, requiring less pruning to stay neat and within bounds compared to the larger species.
An exceptionally reliable and versatile evergreen shrub that performs consistently in both sunny and shaded locations.
The top recommendation for a trouble-free, evergreen shrub that provides structure and coverage with virtually no effort.

Quick Facts

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Mature height: 5-8 ft
Mature spread: 5-8 ft
Light: Full sun to partial shade

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Features:Foliage: Broadly oval leaves with a pointed tip, thin leathery texture. New growth emerges bronze-red, maturing to a glossy yellow-green.Flowers: Very small, inconspicuous yellow-green flowers clustered in leaf axils.erries: Spherical, turning black when ripe.ark: Brownish-gray, attractive and smooth.Habit: Upright, round growth habit; fast-growing evergreen shrub that is tolerant of pruning and maintains an appealing shape.
Growth Rate: Fast
Key Advantages:Glossy, attractive foliage year-round.Low-maintenance, drought, and heat tolerant.Adaptable to coastal conditions.Perfect for creating a bonsai.Excellent for hedges, privacy screens, and decorative borders
Landscape Uses:Privacy screens and hedges.Garden pathways or entrances.Coastal gardens.Decorative shrubbery for low-maintenance landscapes

Faqs

Q: What’s the best spacing for a hedge?
A: For a dense, continuous hedge, plant Compact Shiny Xylosma 3 to 4 feet apart, center to center. It will fill in quickly within a couple of growing seasons.

Q: Can it be grown in a container?
A: Absolutely. Its moderate size, slow growth once mature, and adaptability make it an excellent candidate for large patio containers, where it can be pruned to maintain shape.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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5 Gallon

A popular size for shrubs, screening plants and young trees. Large enough to make an immediate difference in the garden while still manageable for most residential projects.

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