Cephalotaxus Duke Gardens

Add glossy evergreen texture and dependable shade performance with a broad, mounded conifer. Duke Gardens Japanese Plum Yew develops bright green new growth that matures to deep green and holds its color through winter. Its spreading form works well in shaded foundations, woodland gardens, and low evergreen groupings.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Part Sun to Full Shade
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9
• Mature Height: 4'–6'
• Mature Width: 4'–6'
• Spacing: 5'
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established
• Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'
• Common Name: Duke Gardens Japanese Plum Yew
• Plant Type: Evergreen Conifer Shrub
• Bloom Color: Inconspicuous
• Season of Interest: Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Spreading and Mounded
• Pollinator Friendly: When flowering

Key Features

• Glossy needle-like evergreen foliage
• Excellent shade tolerance
• Heat tolerant
• Drought tolerant once established
• Broad mounded habit

Landscape Uses

• Shade gardens
• Foundation plantings
• Woodland borders
• Evergreen groupings
• Specimen plantings

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in part sun to shade.
• Provide rich, well-drained soil.
• Water regularly during the first growing season.
• Prune lightly only if shaping is needed.

Companion Plants

• Aucuba 'Rozannie'
• Camellia Shishi Gashira
• Carex Ice Dance
• Liriope Big Blue
• Autumn Fern

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.  

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.