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.
Type:
Shrub, Conifer
Height:
4' - 6'
Spread:
4' - 6'
Spacing:
5’
USDA Hardiness Zone:
6 - 9
Culture:
Part Sun, Full Shade
Bloom Color:
N/A
Season of Interest:
Year-Round
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.
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