Duke Gardens Japanese Plum Yew is a non-flowering evergreen conifer shrub with a spreading mounded habit. 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. Heat and drought tolerant once established.
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4' - 6' |
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4' - 6' |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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N/A |
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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: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens' kz1, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by NC Extension Gardener, 'Duke Gardens' - Full form, Jim Lawrence, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Cephalotaxus harringtonia Duke Gardens 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
