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Cephalotaxus harringtonia - Japanese Plum Yew

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Cephalotaxus harringtonia is an elegant evergreen steeped in Japanese heritage, and popularly known as the Japanese Plum Yew. A marvel of versatility, it delivers high aesthetic appeal with its dark and lustrous needle-like leaves, offering a rich contrast to the ornamental, plum-like fruits it bears. This hardy, low-maintenance shrub thrives in full sun to shaded spaces, putting it in a class of its own when it comes to adaptability to varying light conditions. Remarkably resilient, the Japanese Plum Yew is an excellent choice for adding texture, color, and year-round interest to any landscape, and does so splendidly while reaching mature sizes of a delightful 5-10 feet tall and 6-12 feet wide. Don't forget another perk of this lovely shrub - its high deer resistance. Welcome it into your garden and it will add enchantment to your landscape, enriching your space from hardiness zones 6 through 9 with moderate water usage.

  • Size: 5-10 feet tall and 6-12 feet wide
  • Foliage: Dark, lustrous, needle-like leaves
  • Fruit: Plum-like fruits
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to shade
  • Deer Resistance: High
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