Duke Gardens Japanese Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'

Pronunciation: sef-uh-loh-TAKS-us har-ring-TOH-nee-uh
SKU #02466
6-9

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LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE: Slow growing; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide.

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Description A graceful, finely textured evergreen shrub with a spreading, mounded habit. The dense, glossy, needle-like, foliage emerges bright green, then matures to a dark green and retains its color year-round. Its compact size is ideal for small gardens, low hedges, or borders and can easily be pruned to maintain a smaller size.
Bloom Time Conifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant
Growth Rate Slow
Landscape Use Border, Hedge
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Magnolia (Magnolia); Peony (Paeonia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa)
Care Instructions Thrives in well-drained soils, with morning sun and afternoon shade. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, prefers regular moisture but tolerates brief drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape.
History This particular cultivar originates from the gardens at Duke University in North Carolina.
Details
DescriptionA graceful, finely textured evergreen shrub with a spreading, mounded habit. The dense, glossy, needle-like, foliage emerges bright green, then matures to a dark green and retains its color year-round. Its compact size is ideal for small gardens, low hedges, or borders and can easily be pruned to maintain a smaller size.
Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Magnolia (Magnolia); Peony (Paeonia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in well-drained soils, with morning sun and afternoon shade. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, prefers regular moisture but tolerates brief drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape.
History
HistoryThis particular cultivar originates from the gardens at Duke University in North Carolina.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.