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Cephalotaxus fortunei

Also Known As

  • Chinese Plum-Yew

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 10'-20'
  • W: 10'-20'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Cephalotaxus fortunei plant details

Cephalotaxus fortunei is an evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. and purple fruit. 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 humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cephalotaxus fortunei

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: taxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cephalotaxus fortunei

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A handsome shade-tolerant shrub, 10-20' and wide-spreading (though it responds readily to pruning), this Chinese species has the longest needles, averaging 3" and curved downward like a scimitar; 1" plum/olive-like flower. S-Sh

Gardening facts about Cephalotaxus fortunei plant

How to Grow Cephalotaxus fortunei

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • purple
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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