🌿 Plum Yew — Hanging Basket

🧪 Botanical Information

• Scientific Name: Cephalotaxus harringtonia

• Common Name: Plum Yew

• Type: Evergreen shrub (conifer)

• USDA Zones: 6–9

• Growth Habit: Spreading / cascading

✨ Key Characteristics

• Beautiful dark green, soft, needle-like foliage that gracefully spills over the edge of the basket.

• Naturally shade-loving, perfect for porches, patios, or areas with partial sunlight.

• Slow-growing and low-maintenance, ideal for year-round greenery.

• Excellent alternative to traditional ferns or ivy for a unique textured look.

• Deer resistant, heat and humidity tolerant, and adaptable to container life.

🌱 Care Instructions

• Light: Partial shade to full shade; avoid harsh afternoon sun.

• Water: Keep evenly moist but not soggy. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.

• Soil: Well-draining potting mix.

• Fertilizer: Slow-release balanced fertilizer once or twice during the growing season.

• Pruning: Light trimming as needed to maintain shape or encourage fullness.

🪴 Perfect For:

• Shaded patios and porches

• Hanging on fences, pergolas, and balconies

• Entryway decorations

• Woodland and Japanese garden styles

• Adding elegant, evergreen cascading texture to any space