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Cephalotaxus harringtonia

Also Known As

  • Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'drupacea'
  • Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupacea
  • Japanese Plum Yew

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 6'-15'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Cephalotaxus harringtonia plant details

Cephalotaxus harringtonia is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cephalotaxus harringtonia

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: taxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cephalotaxus harringtonia

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"...handsome EG of yew-like character but bolder in foliage," (Bean) this spreading shrub "develops into a beautiful large mound with elegant drooping branchlets" (Hillier) and 1" green fruit. PSh/M

Gardening facts about Cephalotaxus harringtonia plant

How to Grow Cephalotaxus harringtonia

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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