Upright Japanese Plum Yew
Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'
Pronunciation: sef-uh-loh-TAKS-us har-ring-TOH-nee-uh fas-tih-jee-AY-tuh
SKU #01738
| Description | Ideally suited for Southern gardens, this cultivar was selected for its carefree, vertical growth habit. Exceptional, dense, finely textured, shiny, dark green foliage is deer resistant. A splendid foundation plant or landscape specimen that is both heat and shade tolerant. Use to create a bold statement in formal groupings. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Allow soil to dry slightly before watering. |
| Blooms | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Slowly forms a broad, upright shrub 10 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Windbreak |
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| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Magnolia (Magnolia); Peony (Paeonia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa) |
| Care | Thrives in well-drained soils, with morning sun and afternoon shade. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, prefers regular moisture but tolerates brief drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
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