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Japanese Plum Yew
Cephalotaxus harringtonii
Japanese Plum Yew is a conifer, hardy in USDA zones 6-9, that matures to about 5–10 ft x 5–10 ft. It does best in part shade and full shade with medium water needs. It stands up well to deer, shade and heat and grows happily in containers.
- USDA zones
- 6-9
- Sun
- Part shade, Full shade
- Water
- Medium
- Mature size
- 5–10 ft x 5–10 ft
- Tough against
- Deer, Shade, Heat, Humidity
- Native to
- Japan / Korea
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