Cephalotaxus Prostrata

Cover shaded ground with glossy evergreen foliage and a low, spreading conifer. Prostrata Japanese Plum Yew develops lime-green new growth that matures to dark green and remains attractive through winter. Its low spreading habit makes it ideal beneath taller shrubs, along shaded foundations, or as an evergreen groundcover.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Part Sun to Full Shade
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9
• Mature Height: 2'–3'
• Mature Width: 3'–4'
• Spacing: 3'
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established
• Growth Rate: Slow

Plant Details

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

Key Features

• Low spreading evergreen form
• Lime-green spring growth
• Dark green winter foliage
• Shade tolerant
• Drought tolerant once established

Landscape Uses

• Evergreen groundcover
• Shade gardens
• Foundation plantings
• Woodland borders
• Mass plantings

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in part sun to shade.
• Use rich, well-drained soil.
• Water regularly while establishing.
• Prune only to remove damaged growth or control spread.

Companion Plants

• Aucuba 'Rozannie'
• Carex Ice Dance
• Camellia Kanjiro
• 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.