Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupacea ~ Drupacea Japanese Plum Yew

Drupacea Japanese Plum Yew is a very slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with erect stems forming a dense mounded habit and drooping branchlets.  It’s glossy needle-like foliage emerges a bright green and matures to a dark green it holds in winter.  If the edible fruits are desired, both a female plant and male pollinator are required.  Prefers partial sun and rich well-drained soils.  Drupacea has improved shade and heat tolerance, and easily takes pruning.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry slightly between watering.  It can be damaged in full sun and cannot tolerate acidic soils.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Peony, Japanese Forest Grass, Japanese Maple

IMAGES: Juan Carlos López Almansa, Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupacea (6273820658), CC BY-SA 2.0, (2) Juan Carlos López Almansa, Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupacea (6273814612), CC BY-SA 2.0, (3) Juan Carlos López Almansa, Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupacea (3) 

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.