Conifer Database - Hedgehog

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Cephalotaxus harringtonii ‘Hedgehog’

Cephalotaxus harringtonii 'Hedgehog' is a low-growing, spreading selection of Korean plum-yew with exceptionally dense branching, and thick, glossy, fleshy, dark-green needles. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 3 feet (1 m) tall and 4 feet (1.3 m) wide, an annual growth rate of 3 to 4 inches (7.5 - 10 cm).

[ Iseli Nursery online catalog ] Long, deep green, glossy needles cover the low-growing, spreading Cephalotaxus harringtonii 'Hedgehog,'™ which is much denser than other spreading forms. Easily pruned to use as an alternative to Buxus for a low edging or border. The plant'™s preference to partial shade and deer resistance make it particularly useful.

This cultivar originated as a seedling selected by Iseli Nursery, Boring, Oregon, USA.




Cephalotaxus harringtonii

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Dark Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Spreading
GROWTH SIZE:Dwarf: 1 to 6 inches (2.5 – 15 cm) per year / 1 to 5 feet (0.3 – 1.5 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Seedling Selection


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