Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata' (Dwarf Japanese Plum-Yew, Prostrate Japanese Plum Yew)


Botanical Information

FamilyTaxaceae
GenusCephalotaxus
Speciesharringtonia
Cultivar'Prostrata'
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6-9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3-H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23.3 -(-1.1)
Temperature (°F)(-10)- 20
Height0.5-1 m
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeNot salt tolerant, so not suited as a planting in coastal areas. Works as an accent plant, mass planting, hedge, specimen plant and groundcover.
CultivationPrefers well drained, moist soils and part to full shade.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Leaf DescriptionThe pine-like needles are dark green, glossy, to 2-5 cm long, and arranged in a spiral fashion around the branch.
Fruit DescriptionThe plum-like fruit is reddish-purple in colour.

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