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‘Duke Gardens’ Plum Yew

Evergreen needles of Duke Gardens plum yew.

Cephalotaxis harringtonia

'Duke Gardens'

Season(s): Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Garden:
Doris Duke Center Gardens, Terraces and Historic Gardens

Type of Plant: Evergreen, Tree/Shrub

Photo by Robert Mottern.

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Evergreen shrub next to metal pergola
Duke Gardens Plum Yew

The Duke Gardens plum yew (Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Duke Gardens’) was discovered right here at Duke Gardens in 1958 by horticulturist and future director Richard Fillmore.

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