Japanese Plum Yew
Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupacea
SKU
03521
A fine selection with long, rich green foliage, a dense and bushy habit, and slightly drooping branches. A wonderful evergreen accent, natural hedge, mass planting, or privacy screen.
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Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly in extreme heat for best performance.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | sef-uh-loh-TAKS-us har-ring-TOH-nee-uh droo-PAY-see-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | A large, slow-growing shrub 6 to 10 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Shade Loving, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly in extreme heat for best performance. |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Magnolia (Magnolia); Peony (Paeonia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa) |
Provide well-drained soil. Water regularly the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Best with regular moisture but tolerates brief drought, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
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