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    • Photo of Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Korean Gold' foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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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.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    (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.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    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

    By: Forestfarm

    Very gold foliage with bright yellow new growth. Great color spot.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    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

    By: Garden World

    Similar to C ‘Fastigiata’ but s a soft gold color year round. Would show well with other conifers.

    By: Gossler Farms

    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.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    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.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    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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    Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'

    aka Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigata', Columnar Plum Yew, Fastigate Plum Yew, Fastigiata Japanese Plum Yew, Upright Japanese Plum Yew, Upright Japanese Plum Yew

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 2'-8'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata' foliage, form by Meneerke bloem
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    Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata'

    aka Cephalotaxus prostrata, Plum yew, Spreading Japanese Plum Yew

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata' form by Fantastic Plants
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    Cephalotaxus sinensis

    aka Chinese Plum Yew

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 14'-50'

    Width: 14'-50'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cephalotaxus sinensis foliage by Greer Gardens Inc.
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    Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'

    aka Cephalotaxus harringtoniana 'Duke's Garden', Cephalotaxus harringtonii 'Duke Gardens', Cow's Tail Pine, Duke Gardens Cow's Tail Pine, Duke Gardens Japanese Plum Yew

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens' foliage by Forestfarm
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    Cephalotaxus harringtonia

    aka Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'drupacea', Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupacea, Japanese Plum Yew

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-15'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cephalotaxus harringtonia foliage by Karl Gercens III
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