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    Buy Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'

    Also Known As

    • 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

    size

    • H: 4'-10'
    • W: 2'-8'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata' plant details

    Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. and red fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'

    Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
    Plant family: taxaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Uses: columnar, container plant, fragrant, hedge, winter interest, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Columnar evergreen creates an elegant spire! 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

    The Asian equivalent of the Irish Yew, this erect-branched, 10-15' shrub has 2-3", deep, almost-black green needles densely arranged all around its branches; garden originated and much used in Japan. PSh-Sh/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Evergreen conifer with an upright habit. In the spring, new growth on this conifer is striking yellow, turning dark green by mid summer. This slow-grower tends to be unattractive deer. Growth Rate slow

    By: Garden World

    Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata' - Columnar Japanese Plum Yew. Leaves are very long and dark green. Leaves radiate almost out at a 45° angle. Plant found about 1830. Very nice formal plant for a formal garden.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Very dark green leaves are evenly arranged in spirals around the stiff erect limbs of this of this narrow growing columnar shrub. The branches are strongly upright with few side branches. An excellent vertical accent that is generally easier to grow over a wide range than similar growing Yews or Podocarpus. Grows to 6-8' tall in ten years. Recommended by: Garden Clubs of America.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    The 2-3" long leaves are black-green and spirally arranged on the stems. A rotund-columnar form of Japanese Plum Yew. Needs moist soil when young, then is drought tolerant. A deer-resistant substitute for Japanese Yew. (Note this is not a true Yew, but it's common name is Plum Yew.)

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Need a formal plant for deep shade? This elegant plant is the one for you. Easy to grow in dry shade. Works in containers or in the ground. DEEP dark green.

    By: Specialty Ornamentals

    Gardening facts about Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata' plant

    How to Grow Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Korean Gold'

    aka Cephalotaxus 'Aurea', Aurea Japanese Plum Yew, Korean Gold Plum Yew, Plum Cedar

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 3'-6'

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    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • mostly sun - shade
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    Cephalotaxus sinensis

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    Zones

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    Width: 14'-50'

    • sun - shade
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    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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