Upright Japanese Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'

Pronunciation: sef-uh-loh-TAKS-us har-ring-TOH-nee-uh fas-tih-jee-AY-tuh
SKU #01738
6-9

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Ideally suited for Southern gardens, this cultivar was selected for its carefree, vertical growth habit. Exceptional, dense, finely textured, shiny, dark green foliage is deer resistant. A splendid foundation plant or landscape specimen that is both heat and shade tolerant. Use to create a bold statement in formal groupings. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE: Slowly forms a broad, upright shrub 10 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9

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Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Landscape UseWindbreak
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Magnolia (Magnolia); Peony (Paeonia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa)
Care InstructionsThrives in well-drained soils, with morning sun and afternoon shade. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, prefers regular moisture but tolerates brief drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape.
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Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Style
Landscape UseWindbreak
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Magnolia (Magnolia); Peony (Paeonia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in well-drained soils, with morning sun and afternoon shade. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, prefers regular moisture but tolerates brief drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape.

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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.