A Slow-growing Conifer for Sun or Shade
Japanese Plum Yew
Deer leave it alone, insects don't trouble it, and it tolerates heat, humidity, and drought!
Adds only about 6 inches a year, topping out at 8 to 10 feet tall, 6 to 8 feet wide
The perfect conifer for any light from nearly full sun to deep shade, this Japanese Plum Yew is not a true Yew at all, but a far more gardenworthy tree ready to make an impression in any landscape. Reaching only 8 to 10 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide at maturity, it is ideal for containers, accent plantings, and the border.
The new foliage is chartreuse on this upright, slender tree, turning to darker green as the temperatures warm. Needle-like and glossy, it really stands out handsomely. Left alone by pests and diseases, this tree always looks its best, even in heat, humidity, and (once established) drought. Few trees can match its easy appeal.
Hardy to -20 degrees F, it needs no pruning, adding about 6 inches of growth each year. This is a good selection for formal settings, but it is also content in the informal border or casual accent planting. Highly recommended for its compact size, attractive foliage, and ease of culture. Zones 6-9.
| Genus | Cephalotaxus |
| Species | harringtonia |
| Variety | 'Fastigiata' |
| Habit | Compact |
| Zone | 6 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 8 ft - 10 ft |
| Plant Width | 6 ft - 8 ft |
| Additional Characteristics | Easy Care Plants |
| Foliage Color | Chartreuse, Dark Green, Light Green, Medium Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Deer Resistance, Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Pest Resistant |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Border, Containers, Foliage Interest, Hedge, Ornamental, Specimen |
