Duke Gardens Japanese Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'

Duke Gardens Japanese Plum Yew is a non-flowering evergreen conifer shrub with a spreading mounded habit.  It’s glossy needle-like foliage emerges a bright green and matures to a dark green it holds in winter.  If the edible fruits are desired, both a female plant and male pollinator are required.  Prefers partial sun and rich well-drained soils.  Heat and drought tolerant once established.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry slightly between watering.  It can be damaged in full sun and cannot tolerate acidic soils.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Peony, Japanese Forest Grass, Japanese Maple

IMAGES: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens' kz1, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by NC Extension Gardener, 'Duke Gardens' - Full form, Jim Lawrence, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Cephalotaxus harringtonia Duke Gardens 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.