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Japanese Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus harringtonia

Pronunciation: sef-uh-loh-TAKS-us har-ring-TOH-nee-uh
SKU #03522
6-9

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Wide ranging adaptability makes this evergreen shrub a real problem solver in most landscapes. Upright, broad growth habit with dense, finely textured foliage creates a superb accent, natural hedge or privacy screen. Thrives in sun to shade, and tolerant of heat and drought. Deer resistant.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE: Slow growing 5-10 ft. tall, 5-14 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9

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Bloom TimeInsignificant
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control
Growth RateSlow
Landscape UseHedge, Privacy Screen
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Magnolia (Magnolia); Peony (Paeonia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa)
Care InstructionsFollow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
Details
Bloom TimeInsignificant
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control
Growth RateSlow
Style
Landscape UseHedge, Privacy Screen
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Magnolia (Magnolia); Peony (Paeonia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa)
Care
Care InstructionsFollow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly

100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.