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    Evergreen Shrub

    Duke Gardens Japanese Plum Yew

    Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'

    Low Maintenance

    🌱 Growing Conditions

    Sun RequirementsPart Shade to Shade
    Water NeedsModerate
    Soil PreferencesMoist, well-drained, acidic to neutral
    Mature Size3-4' x 4-6'

    🍂 Seasonal Interest

    Bloom Time & ColorInconspicuous
    Fall ColorEvergreen; rich dark green spreading form year-round
    Wildlife ValueLow - cover

    🏡 Landscape Notes

    Landscape UseShade foundation planting, mass planting, shade borders

    Special Features

    Low mounding/spreading habit; named for Duke University Gardens; extremely deer resistant; drought tolerant once established; one of the best evergreens for deep shade in the Southeast

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