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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.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    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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    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 harringtonia 'Prostrata'

    aka Cephalotaxus prostrata, Plum yew, Spreading Japanese Plum Yew

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata' form by Fantastic Plants
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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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