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    • Photo of Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata' form by Fantastic Plants

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    Buy Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata'

    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

    3" | $19

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    46 at Secret Garden Growers

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    Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

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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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    Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Korean Gold'

    aka Cephalotaxus 'Aurea', Aurea Japanese Plum Yew, Korean Gold Plum Yew, Plum Cedar

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Korean Gold' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'

    aka Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigata', Columnar Plum Yew, Fastigate Plum Yew, Fastigiata Japanese Plum Yew, Upright Japanese Plum Yew, Upright Japanese Plum Yew

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 2'-8'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata' foliage, form by Meneerke bloem
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    Cephalotaxus sinensis

    aka Chinese Plum Yew

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 14'-50'

    Width: 14'-50'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cephalotaxus sinensis foliage by Greer Gardens Inc.
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    Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'

    aka 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

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens' foliage by Forestfarm
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    Cephalotaxus harringtonia

    aka Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'drupacea', Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupacea, Japanese Plum Yew

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-15'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cephalotaxus harringtonia foliage by Karl Gercens III
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