Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fritz Huber' ~ Fritz Huber Japanese Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fritz Huber' ~ Fritz Huber Japanese Plum YewFritz Huber Japanese Plum Yew is a low growing evergreen conifer shrub with a spreading habit and soft to the touch dark green needle like foliage that spiral along the stems. If the edible fruits are desired, both a female plant and male pollinator are required. Prefers partial sun and rich well drained soils. Tolerates drought, heat, and full shade. Type: Shrub, Conifer Height: 2' 3' Spread: 3' 4' Spacing: 4 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Part

Fritz Huber Japanese Plum Yew is a low-growing evergreen conifer shrub with a spreading habit and soft-to-the-touch dark green needle-like foliage that spiral along the stems.  If the edible fruits are desired, both a female plant and male pollinator are required.  Prefers partial sun and rich well-drained soils.  Tolerates drought, heat, and full shade.

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:  Bungleweed, Japanese Maple, Hosta

IMAGE: Ellywa, Pinetum Blijdestein - Cephalotaxus harringtonii (3), CC BY-SA 4.0

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