15g Upright Japanese Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'

Grows 8-10' ht. x 6-8' sp.

An ideal Yew for southern landscapes, the Fastigiata tolerates both heat and humidity, unlike other yews.  It is  very slow-growing and prefers some part shade.  Showy fruit on female plants provide some winter interest. Maintains a broad, shrubby habit with horizontal branches, but can be trained into a small tree. 

Prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates dry, sandy, or clay soil. Drought and heat tolerant once established.  Like most needled evergreens, partial shade from afternoon sun is appreciated.  Japanese Plum Yews work well in a woodland or shade garden as an accent or planted in mass along a border.

3g Spreading Japanese Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata'

Grows 2-3'ht x 3-4'ht sp

Prostrate plum yew is a slow-growing, easy-care plant. Can be used as a hedge, border, mass planting, urban garden, or wooded garden. Tolerant of heavy shade, heat, and drought. Plum yews are evergreen

Photo Credit: NC State Extension

5g Japanese Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupacea

Slow-growing - 6 to 10 ft. tall and wide.

Drupacea Plum yew has evergreen foliage. This plant would be good as an accent plant, natural hedge, mass planting, or privacy screen. Tolerates shade to part shade.

Photo Credit: University of Delaware