Japanese plum yew

Cephalotaxus harringtonia

Category:

Shrub > Evergreen > 6-12 ft

Family:

Taxaceae

Zone:

6, 7, 8, 9

Height:

5-9 ft

Width:

7-15 ft

Growth / Form:

Upright

Light:

Part Shade

Native / Invasive Status:

Non-native (non-invasive)

Pollinator Value:

Low

Growth Rate:

Slow

USDA Zones:

6-9

Cultivars:

Fastigiata

Notes:

Deep‑shade tolerant

Additional source details:
Flowers: non-showy yellow, cones (male), seeds (female)
Fruits: 1” long on female plants, purplish-green (plum-like)
Wildlife: deer
Environment: heat, humidity, drought (once established)

Description

Deep-shade tolerant