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    • Photo of Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens' foliage by Forestfarm

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    Also Known As

    • Cephalotaxus harringtoniana 'Duke's Garden'
    • Cephalotaxus harringtonii 'Duke Gardens'
    • Cow's Tail Pine
    • Duke Gardens Cow's Tail Pine
    • Duke Gardens Japanese Plum Yew

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    9-12 inch - 2 gallon | $46

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    Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens' plant details

    Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: taxaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Uses: compact, container plant, fragrant, mass-planting, textural, winter interest, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?All the characteristics of a gracefully spreading yew? (Dirr), this fine wide-spreading (to 2-3' x 3-4') EG selected at Duke Gardens NC is an excellent choice for a shade-tolerant evergreen. PSh-Sh/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    A conifer that performs well in filtered sun and even shadier areas. Good heat tolerance but in hot summer areas prefers some afternoon shade. Typically a symmetrical grower that doesn't get too high

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    A low spreading plant with dark green leaves; Plum Yews are not the easiest of things to root, making it difficult to keep up with the demand.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    V-shaped low growing plant has flat top with branches spreading outwards - deer resistant. Zones 6-9.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    This is an excellent and long lived shrub for shade to deep shade. Takes dry conditions well, maintains it's deep glossy foliage. Great texture.

    By: Specialty Ornamentals

    Gardening facts about Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens' plant

    How to Grow Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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