Photo of Cephalotaxus sinensis foliage by Greer Gardens Inc.

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Cephalotaxus sinensis

Also Known As

  • Chinese Plum Yew

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 14'-50'
  • W: 14'-50'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Cephalotaxus sinensis plant details

Cephalotaxus sinensis is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. and brown fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cephalotaxus sinensis

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: taxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 14 FT - 50 FT - wide, 14 FT - 50 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cephalotaxus sinensis

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The broad 2" needles of this small spreading arching (10-30') shrub/tree are a glossy green... handsome, along with its shredding bark. S-PSh/M
A small tree from central and western China with shredding bark, it reaches about 10m in height and can be distinguished by the bluish underside of the leaves, as Cephalotaxus go this is one of the hardier species but still needing a fair bit of protection here.
This plum yew grows to about 14' at maturity. The narrow, long, leathery needles are not as prickly as some other varieties of this conifer, and the female bears lovely, small green-brown fruit on a very attractive mounding Taxus-like shrub.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Cephalotaxus sinensis plant

How to Grow Cephalotaxus sinensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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