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‘McCorkle’
Plum Yew
Cephalotaxus harringtonii
'McCorkle'
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- Heat tolerant
- Evergreen
- Deer resistant
- Description
Cephalotaxus 'McCorkle' has a vigorous, upright, V-shaped habit and height between 'Fastigiata' and 'Duke Gardens'. Whorled evergreen foliage is attractive year-round. Good heat tolerance, shade tolerance, and deer resistance.
- USDA Zone
- 6 - 9 (-10°F/-23°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun, Shade
- Height
- 5 - 6'
- Width
- 4 - 5'
- Finish Time
- 2 seasons
- Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Foliage Color
- Green
General Care
Soil
Cool, moist soils preferred.Pruning
Little needed; Prune to shape in early summer if desired.Uses
Foundation plantings; hedges; mass plantings.Growing Tips
Cephalanthus is widely planted as a substitute for Taxus in warm climates. Very shade tolerant. Plant in a protected site in the colder end of its range.Features: Evergreen, Drought tolerant, Deer resistant, Heat tolerant, Winter interest
Filters: Botanical genus: Cephalotaxus, Common name: Plum Yew, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Green foliage
Features: Evergreen, Drought tolerant, Deer resistant, Heat tolerant, Winter interest
Filters: Botanical genus: Cephalotaxus, Common name: Plum Yew, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Green foliage