Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Hedgehog' (Hedgehog Dwarf Japanese Plum Yew)


Botanical Information

FamilyTaxaceae
GenusCephalotaxus
Speciesharringtonia
Cultivar'Hedgehog'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5a - 9b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6 - 9
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20 - (-15)
Temperature (°F)-4 - 5
Height60 - 90 cm
Spread90 - 121 cm
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSpreading, low and dense.
LandscapeGround cover and border planting.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Moist, sandy, well-drained soils. Deer and heat tolerant.
Notable SpecimensRoyal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLinear, spirally-arranged, yew-like leaves that appear in a v-shaped pattern on erect stems. Many rise up from the base. 2 - 4 cm long.
Colour DescriptionThe needles are green and yellow at the tip.
Texture DescriptionThe needles are glossy in texture.

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