<p><span data-mce-fragment="1">Creeping Plum Yew, </span><span data-mce-fragment="1">Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata'</span><span data-mce-fragment="1">, is an elegant plant with a spreading habit and attractive arching branches covered with glossy, flattened, very deep green needles that provide a very unique texture in the landscape. Will grow in heavy shade or full sun in USDA Zones 6 and 7 but likes a break from direct afternoon sun in in zones 8 and 9. Anyway, we think this plant looks better in the shade and its unique foliage compliments all other plants in the shade garden. In case you were wondering, the word "plum" in the name comes from the purple-red fruits that are produced on female plants.</span></p> <div> <div> <div> <span>Plant Type:</span>  Evergreen Shrub or Groundcover </div> <div> <div> <span>Height at Maturity:</span>  12-24"</div> <div> <span>Width at Maturity:</span>  3-4'</div> <div> <span>Spacing:</span>  3' for mass plantings; 6' for space between plants</div> <div> <div> <span>Growth Habit / Form:</span>  Arching, Cascading, Mounding, Pendulous Branches, Spreading/Trailing, </div> <div> <span>Growth Rate:</span>  Moderate</div> <hr> </div> </div> <div> <span>Flower Color:</span>  NA</div> <div> <span>Flower Size:</span>  NA</div> <div> <span>Flowering Period:</span>  NA</div> <div> <span>Flower Type:</span>  NA</div> <div> <span>Fragrant Flowers:</span>  No</div> <div> <span>Foliage Color:</span>  Deep Green</div> <div> <span>Fragrant Foliage:</span>  No</div> <div> <span>Berries: </span> Fruits on female plants</div> <div> <span>Berry Color:</span>  Plum</div> <hr> <div> <div> <div> <span>Sun Needs:</span>  Morning Sun With Afternoon Shade, Shade or Mostly Shade, Filtered Sun</div> <div> <span>Water Needs: </span> Average, Low when established</div> <div> <div> <span>Soil Type:</span>  Clay, Loam, Sandy, Silty</div> <div> <span>Soil Moisture / Drainage:</span>  Well Drained Moist to Dry when established</div> <div> <span>Soil pH:</span>  5.0<span> -</span> 7.0 (Acid to Slightly Acid)</div> <hr> </div> </div> <div> <span>Maintenance / Care:</span>  Very Low</div> </div> <div> <span>Attracts:</span>  Visual Attention</div> <div> <span>Resistances:</span>  Deer, Disease, Drought, Dry Soil, Heat, Heavy Shade, Insect</div> </div> </div> <div></div>