15g Upright Japanese Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'

Grows 8-10' ht. x 3-5' 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 Duke Gardens Japanese Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'

Grows 2-4' ht & sp 

Duke Gardens Plum Yew is a slow-growing, spreading, evergreen shrub. It has soft, glossy, dark green (almost back-green) foliage. Performs wonderfully in a shade garden or in woodland conditions. It is drought tolerant once established. This plant is also deer-resistant. Will tolerate many soil conditions, so long as it is well drained. First discovered in Duke Gardens in 1958.

Photo Credit: The JC Raulston Arboretum; National Gardening Association