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Prostrata' Japanese Plum Yew 15/18" h 3 Gallon

Prostrata' Japanese Plum Yew 15/18" h 3 Gallon

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Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata'

Description

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata', commonly known as the Prostrata Japanese Plum Yew, is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub with soft, dark green needles. It is valued for its adaptability to shade and its ability to provide year-round interest in the garden.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as a ground cover, in shaded borders, or as an underplanting for taller shrubs and trees. It is also suitable for container planting and can be used to add texture and greenery to patios and shaded areas.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata'
  • Common Name Common Name: Prostrata Japanese Plum Yew
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 2-3 feet tall and spreads 4-5 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 6-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Partial to full shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: Yes, with sufficient light
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with organic matter
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic to neutral, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune to maintain shape and remove dead branches
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent needle damage
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