Cephalotaxus lanceolata
Also Known As
- Lance-Leaf Plum-Yew
Plant type
tree, conifer
size
- H: 50'-60'
- W: 20'-40'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Cephalotaxus lanceolata plant details
Cephalotaxus lanceolata is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cephalotaxus lanceolata
- Plant type: conifer tree
- Plant family: taxaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 50 FT - 60 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cephalotaxus lanceolata
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Cephalotaxus lanceolata plant
How to Grow Cephalotaxus lanceolata
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Conifer
Zones
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Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Conifer
Zones
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Size
Height: 4'-10'
Width: 2'-8'
- sun - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 3'-4'
- mostly sun - shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
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Size
Height: 14'-50'
Width: 14'-50'
- sun - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer
Zones
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Size
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Width: 4'-6'
- sun - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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