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‘McCorkle’

Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus harringtonii

'McCorkle'

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Cephalotaxus McCorkle with whorled evergreen foliage potted in greenhouse
  • 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

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, 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, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Green foliage