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    Also Known As

    • Cephalotaxus prostrata
    • Plum yew
    • Spreading Japanese Plum Yew

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata' plant details

    Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata' is an evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: taxaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Uses: award-winning, border plant, container plant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A green, spreading Yew that does well in full sun within Southern States, but otherwise prefers part shade. Once established, it is both drought and deer resistant.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    (PROSTRATE JAPANESE PLUM YEW) Very slow growing, supremely elegant conifer, 3-4' high and wide in a dozen years.  Soft, evergreen needles on low arching stems create a uniform mound in moist, well-drained soil, best with protection from the hottest aftern

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    A prostrate form found by Hornibrook and introduced by Hillier in 1923.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    A prostrate, wide growing shrub. Much easier to grow than true yews. Grows well in shade and beneath trees. The wild form of this plant is originally from Japan and Central China. 3-4' spread in ten years. Awards: Georgia Gold Medal Winner. Recommended by: Garden Clubs of America.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    Slow, mounding growth, soft needles are deer resistant.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata' plant

    How to Grow Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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