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RedCrocus Duke's Garden Japanese Plum Yew Cephalotaxus harringtonia- Evergreen Shade Shrub for Borders & Containers 5 Gallon

RedCrocus Duke's Garden Japanese Plum Yew Cephalotaxus harringtonia- Evergreen Shade Shrub for Borders & Containers 5 Gallon

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Duke's Garden Japanese Plum Yew Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'

Description

A dense evergreen shrub featuring dark green, arching foliage. Its slow growth and compact form make it ideal for borders or shaded areas. It thrives in well-drained soils and provides year-round greenery.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for foundation plantings, shaded gardens, erosion control on slopes, and low-maintenance landscape designs.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'
  • Common Name: Duke's Garden Japanese Plum Yew
  • Size & Growth: 3-4 ft tall, 3-4 ft wide; slow-growing, about 2-3 inches per year
  • Hardiness Zones: 6-9
  • Foliage Type: Evergreen, needle-like foliage
  • Bloom Time: Not typically flowering; mainly valued for foliage
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Requirements: Partial to full shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly: Yes, as a potted plant in bright indirect light
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With: Ferns, shade plants, hostas

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil in shady or semi-shady locations. Space plants 3 feet apart.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
  • Humidity: Average to high humidity preferred
  • Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly in late winter to shape as needed
  • Winter Care: Protect from harsh, drying winds; mulch to conserve moisture
  • Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as container or root ball
  • Fertilization: Apply balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring
  • Special Care: Maintain even moisture and avoid overexposure to direct sunlight in hot climates
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