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Also Known As

  • Cephalotaxus 'Aurea'
  • Aurea Japanese Plum Yew
  • Korean Gold Plum Yew
  • Plum Cedar

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Korean Gold' plant details

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Korean Gold' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with gold and green foliage. and red fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Korean Gold'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: taxaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: columnar, dwarf, hedge, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Korean Gold'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An upright, vase-shaped conifer with very long yellow-green foliage arranged radially around ascending branches. A very unique and beautiful conifer that has a subtropical appearance.
(Korean Gold Plum Yew) Columnar evergreen with lemon yellow new growth and an overall chartreusy thing goin on…elegant! Growth rate 6-10” year eventually 8-10’ tall and half as wide; would make a low maintenance hedge or screen. Protect from hot afternoon sun and reflected heat, well drained, rich soil with even moisture. Deer resistant.
Golden yellow 2-3" needles densely encompass the very upright stems of this 10' fastigiate... an eye-catching hedge or a golden exclamation point!; introduced by Barry Yinger. PSh-Sh/M/GDr
Very gold foliage with bright yellow new growth. Great color spot.
Very nice columnar gold variety of Plum Yew. All tips of plant are very gold. Sometimes burns in hotter climates. Sometimes looks white it is so yellow. Growth Rate slow
Similar to C ‘Fastigiata’ but s a soft gold color year round. Would show well with other conifers.
Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Korean Gold' Golden Japanese Plum Yew. Very nice new columnar gold variety of Plume Yew. All tips of plant are very gold. Protect from afternoon sun in hotter climates. Sometimes looks white it is so yellow. Grows 6 -12 inches a year.
Bright green-gold 3–inch long needles form a small columnar, fluffy yew. A slowly growing evergreen dwarf conifer—6–12" per year, preferring moist soil but amenable to dry shade if need be.

Gardening facts about Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Korean Gold' plant

How to Grow Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Korean Gold'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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