How to Plant Japanese Plum Yew
Choosing the correct location and properly planting the Japanese plum yew is critical to the establishment of this carefree plant. Once established, it is drought and shade tolerant. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Choose a site with good drainage. Japanese plum yews grow best in sandy or loamy soil that is slightly acidic and sheltered from strong winds. In warmer climates choose a location that is semi-shaded. In cooler areas Japanese plum yews prefer more sun.
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Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and as deep as the container. Mix some organic material (peat moss, leaf mold, manure or compost) into the soil that has been removed. The ration should be 1/3 organic matter to 2/3 soil.
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Remove the plant from its container. If the roots are a dense mass, score the root ball deeply in three places with the pruning shears. Prune any visible damaged roots. Place the shrub in the planting hole.
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Fill in around the roots with the mix. When you have filled in the hole halfway, fill the planting hole with water. As it drains it will settle the planting mix around the roots. Continue filling in the hole and water again.
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Check the moisture level of the soil for the next few weeks, and water as needed. The soil should be moist but not wet. Once your Japanese plum yew is established it will be drought tolerant, and watering shouldn't be necessary.
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Tips & Warnings
In Japan the Japanese plum yew is cultivated for its fruit. Japanese plum yews are dioecious, meaning that they produce male and female plants. Both need to be present for fruit production.
