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Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Hedgehog'

Also Known As

  • Hedgehog Dwarf Japanese Plum Yew

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Hedgehog' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Hedgehog'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: taxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, dwarf, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Hedgehog'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Hedgehog' - Long, rich green, glossy needles. Low-growing, spreading form which is much denser than other spreading forms of Japanese Plum Yews. Easy to sheer for use as an alternative to boxwoods in low edging or border plantings. Preference to partial shade and deer resistantance make it particularily useful in the landscape.

Gardening facts about Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Hedgehog' plant

How to Grow Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Hedgehog'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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