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Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata' (Japanese plum yew 'Prostrata')
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0.9m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata'
Other names
Japanese plum yew 'Prostrata', Cow's tail pine 'Prostrata', Harrington's plum yew 'Prostrata', Prostrate Japanese plum yew
Genus
Cephalotaxus Cephalotaxus
Variety or Cultivar
'Prostrata' _ 'Prostrata' is a prostrate to mound-forming, slow-growing, evergreen, coniferous shrub with linear, whorled, yew-like, dark green leaves, bright green when young, and, on female plants, oval, olive-green fruit in autumn.
Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata' is: Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Prostrate
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
No regular pruning necessary, but can be used as a hedge. Tolerates hard pruning.
Propagation
Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or after stratification in spring. Seed may take two years to germinate. Take cuttings from terminal shoots.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata' (Japanese plum yew 'Prostrata') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 1.2m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Cultivation
Prefers moist, well-drained, sandy soil in partial shade but will tolerate most conditons except dry, gravelly or chalky soils. Tolerates full sun in cool, moist climates. Shelter from cold, drying winds.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata'
Other names
Japanese plum yew 'Prostrata', Cow's tail pine 'Prostrata', Harrington's plum yew 'Prostrata', Prostrate Japanese plum yew
Genus
Cephalotaxus Cephalotaxus
Variety or Cultivar
'Prostrata' _ 'Prostrata' is a prostrate to mound-forming, slow-growing, evergreen, coniferous shrub with linear, whorled, yew-like, dark green leaves, bright green when young, and, on female plants, oval, olive-green fruit in autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Prostrate
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Colour
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Dark-green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
No regular pruning necessary, but can be used as a hedge. Tolerates hard pruning.
Propagation
Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or after stratification in spring. Seed may take two years to germinate. Take cuttings from terminal shoots.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata' (Japanese plum yew 'Prostrata') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 1.2m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Cultivation
Prefers moist, well-drained, sandy soil in partial shade but will tolerate most conditons except dry, gravelly or chalky soils. Tolerates full sun in cool, moist climates. Shelter from cold, drying winds.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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