Japanese Plum Yew
Cephalotaxus harringtonia
SKU
03522
Wide ranging adaptability makes this evergreen shrub a real problem solver in most landscapes. Upright, broad growth habit with dense, finely textured foliage creates a superb accent, natural hedge or privacy screen. Thrives in sun to shade, and tolerant of heat and drought. Deer resistant.
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Filtered sun, Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly in extreme heat for best performance. Requires less water once established.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | sef-uh-loh-TAKS-us har-ring-TOH-nee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing 5-10 ft. tall, 5-14 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Insignificant |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Shade Loving, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly in extreme heat for best performance. Requires less water once established. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. 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
Your climate may be too cold for this plant