Drupacea Japanese Plum Yew is a very slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with erect stems forming a dense mounded habit and drooping branchlets. It’s glossy needle-like foliage emerges a bright green and matures to a dark green it holds in winter. If the edible fruits are desired, both a female plant and male pollinator are required. Prefers partial sun and rich well-drained soils. Drupacea has improved shade and heat tolerance, and easily takes pruning.
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5' - 10' |
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Spread: |
5' -10' |
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Spacing: |
8’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry slightly between watering. It can be damaged in full sun and cannot tolerate acidic soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Peony, Japanese Forest Grass, Japanese Maple
IMAGES: Juan Carlos López Almansa, Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupacea (6273820658), CC BY-SA 2.0, (2) Juan Carlos López Almansa, Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupacea (6273814612), CC BY-SA 2.0, (3) Juan Carlos López Almansa, Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupacea (3)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
