Spreading Japanese Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata', Prostrate Japanese Plum-Yew, Spreading Japanese Plum-Yew

An attractive and versatile, problem-solving evergreen shrub with long, dark green needles that make it very useful for foundation or mass plantings. Tolerant of shade, heat, and drought. Excellent for filling under tree canopies and areas shaded by tall buildings. Works well as a low hedge plant.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 6-9
Exposure Full Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft)
Spread2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft)
Spacing 2 ft - 4 ft
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Fragrant
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Heat
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers, Specimen
Spreading Japanese Plum Yew | Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata', Prostrate Japanese Plum-Yew, Spreading Japanese Plum-Yew || An attractive and versatile, problem-solving evergreen shrub with long, dark green needles that make it very useful for foundation or mass plantings. Tolerant of shade, heat, and drought. Excellent for filling under tree canopies and areas shaded by tall buildings. Works well as a low hedge plant.
Full Sun, Shade, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Evergreen, Fragrant, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers, Specimen
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