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Scotts Wallace Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Scotts Wallace') is a versatile and low-maintenance evergreen shrub native to Japan. It is well-suited for various landscaping applications, including foundation plantings, hedges, or specimen plants. This slow-growing, shade-tolerant shrub is prized for its attractive foliage, making it an excellent option for adding year-round interest to the garden. In this article, we will discuss the overall plant and its beautiful foliage.

The Overall Plant

Scotts Wallace Japanese Plum Yew is a compact evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of 4 to 5 feet and a spread of 4 to 5 feet. It grows best in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9, where it can tolerate a range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, or clay soils, provided they are well-draining. The plant prefers partial to full shade and can thrive under the canopy of larger trees, making it a great choice for woodland gardens or shaded borders. This low-maintenance shrub requires minimal pruning and is resistant to deer, which can be a valuable asset in areas with high deer populations.

The Foliage

One of the main attractions of Scotts Wallace Japanese Plum Yew is its beautiful foliage. The plant produces long, dark green, needle-like leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern along the stems. The dense foliage provides an attractive texture and lush appearance, which contrasts well with other plants in the landscape. The evergreen nature of the shrub ensures that it remains an attractive feature in the garden throughout the year, even during the winter months when other plants have lost their leaves.

Care & Guarantee

Every plant comes with our expert planting guide that will cover the specifics to ensure your plant grows absolutely nuts. It also comes with our free 30 day guarantee so if you aren't happy we got you covered.

Why Flora's Market?

We're not some middleman or corporate farm, when you buy from Flora's Market you are buying directly from a family of growers that's been doing it for generations. We pride ourselves on quality, that's why we back our plants 100% with our grower guarantee. If you're not happy don't sweat it, we got you covered.