Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens' has dark evergreen foliage and a tight, compact form. 'Duke Gardens' Plum Yew is excellent in shade but will tolerate sun as well. Originally found at The Sarah P. Duke Gardens in North Carolina by Richard Fillmore in the late 1950s, as a branch sport of C. 'Fastigiata'.
Height
3 Feet
Spread
4 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone
6
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
49
Cephalotaxus harringtonia Duke Gardens #3 12-15"
32
Cephalotaxus harringtonia Duke Gardens #7 18-24"+
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Deer Resistant
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Evergreen
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Full Shade
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Habit: Compact
Soil Conditions
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Average
Exposure
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Full Shade
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Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
Special Recognition
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PHS Gold Medal Plant
Foliage Color
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Green
Companion Plants to Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'