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Fastigiata Upright Japanese Plum Yew-Ideal for Narrow Spaces 3/3.5' h B&B

Fastigiata Upright Japanese Plum Yew-Ideal for Narrow Spaces 3/3.5' h B&B

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Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata' Information Page
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Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'

Description

The Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata', commonly known as the Upright Japanese Plum Yew, is a striking evergreen shrub with a columnar form. Its dark green, needle-like foliage provides year-round interest and makes it an excellent choice for adding vertical structure to gardens.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, or as a hedge. Its upright growth habit makes it suitable for narrow spaces and urban gardens. It can also be grown in containers for patios or entryways.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'
  • Common Name Common Name: Fastigiata' Upright Japanese Plum Yew
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 6-10 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 6-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Insignificant
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • 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; avoid waterlogged areas
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic to neutral, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent damage
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