Cephalotaxus Spreading Yew
$59.99 / EA
| Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupacea | |
| Rounded Japanese Plum Yew | |
| Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupacea, also known as Rounded Japanese Plum Yew, is a spreading evergreen shrub with needle shaped leaves. Good substitute for yew in the south. Considerable heat and drought tolerance. Can be grown in partial shade to full sun. Can be pruned to maintain form. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupacea Common Name: Rounded Japanese Plum Yew Features: Evergreen, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant Bloom Time: Grown for Foliage Light Requirements: Full Sun -Partial Sun Resists Deer Mature Plant Size: 3 - 5 feet Zone 6 - 9 | |
| Feed March and November with Hollytone. Mulch in January and June. Deep soak with Miracid every 2 weeks the first two summers after planting. Spray in June for mites. Shear several times from April til July for desired shape. | |
| Attractive groundcover | |
| Excellent evergreen cover and good bird habitat. | |
| Grown for Foliage | |
| Prominent red berries | |
| 3'x8' | |
| 5' | |
| Ground cover that flows over uneven terrain and weeps over walls | |
| Medium | |
| Full Sun-Partial Sun | |
| Zone 6-7 | |
| Dark green foliage turns red-purple in winter | |
| Prominent red berries |