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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
By: Forestfarm
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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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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Conifer
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Conifer
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 4'-10'
Width: 2'-8'
- sun - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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
aka Chinese Plum Yew
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 14'-50'
Width: 14'-50'
- sun - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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