Duke's Garden

Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Duke Gardens’ is one of the best evergreen alternatives to boxwood and yew for tough conditions—especially shade. Its soft, dark green needle-like foliage creates a dense, mounded form that stays clean and natural without constant pruning. Extremely deer resistant, heat tolerant, and adaptable, it thrives where many evergreens struggle. If you need a low-maintenance, shade-tolerant evergreen with a refined look, this is a standout choice.

• Evergreen
• Thrives where boxwoods struggle
• Low Maintenance
• Drought tolerant once established
• Low hedges and borders, foundation planting, woodland, natural bed, mass planting
• Deer resistant
• Shade loving

Height: 3-4 Feet
Spread: 4-5 Feet
Hardiness Zone: 6-9

Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Duke Gardens’ Characteristics

• Exposure: Part shade, full shade
• Season of Interest: Year round interest
  
• Soil Moisture: Average Water
• Attributes: Compact
• Foliage Color: Green
• Care: After planting, water regularly until roots are established. Minimal pruning required- prune in Spring if needed.