Japanese Plum Yew
COMMON NAME | Japanese Plum Yew |
BOTANICAL NAME * | Cephalotaxus harringtonia |
ZONE | 6- 9 |
SIZE | Slow growing. Varies depending upon the cultivar used. See cultivars below. |
FOLIAGE | Needle evergreen, deep green in color, similar in type to English Yew. This is a Deer Resistant substitute for English Yew. |
GROWING CONDITIONS | Prefers Part Shade to Shade, but have seen some specimens in Full Sun. Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but once established, can tolerate some drought. |
NOTES | Deer Resistant. |
FAVORITE CULTIVARS |
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