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Prostrata Yew

Evergreen Distylium

Evergreen Conifer

A tough as nails plant that is also a beautiful evergreen for large areas. Use in masses or as a groundcover. Conifer-like foliage is deer resistant and the hardy shrub tolerates a wide range of soils and requires little maintenance.

 

'Prostrata' Yew
Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata'

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Plant Profile

Description
Its fragrant glossy needles provide year-round interest
Plant Type
Deciduous
Light
Part Shade
Average Height and Width
Grows very slowly to 2 to 6 feet tall and wide.
Average Spacing
5-6'
Hardiness Zones
6-9
Soil Moisture
Prefers moist, well-drained soil but also drought tolerant
Tolerance
Tolerates both the summer heat and humidity unlike other yews.
Attributes
Drought Tolerant
Uses
Plant it in a woodland setting or in a shade or winter garden.

Development Story

All these selections have been developed and evaluated for new plants for southeastern landscapes which have unique horticultural characteristics or improved environmental tolerances.

Care and Planting

Care and Planting

Pruning

  • Prune to maintain size and shape
  • Rarely prune

 

Fertilizing

Apply general-purpose fertilizer in the spring when new growth appears. Check with your preferred garden center for your specific area.

 

Tips

Mix with annuals, perennials, and flowering shrubs to create a variety of interests in the garden throughout the year.

  • In the Garden

    'Prostrata' works well as a specimen plant, used along a foundation, as a low hedge, planted under the canopy of trees, or mass planted along a border.  Plant it in a woodland setting or in a shade or winter garden. Its fragrant glossy needles provide year-round interest and makes an interesting change in the landscape from the typical junipers.  

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