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 |
Height | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft) |
Spread | 2' - 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