Japanese Plum Yew Prostrata

Japanese Plum Yew Prostrata offers dark green needlelike foliage on low arching branches. Its low, spreading habit makes it a useful choice for shade groundcover, foundation, slope, mass planting. Plant it in part shade to shade; tolerates morning sun. Water needs: average; well-drained soil. Typical mature size is 2–3 ft tall by 5–8 ft wide, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Cephalotaxus harringtonia prostrata
• Light: Part shade to shade; tolerates morning sun
• USDA zones: 6–9
• Mature height: 2–3 ft
• Mature width: 5–8 ft
• Foliage: Evergreen conifer
• Bloom / feature color: Dark green foliage
• Bloom / interest season: Year-round
• Water: Average; well-drained soil
• Growth habit: Low, spreading
• Landscape uses: Shade groundcover, foundation, slope, mass planting
• Deer tolerance: Generally deer resistant

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.