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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typetree
Distribution
Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupacea
Japanese plum yew
Description
A bushy, spreading, large shrub or small tree typically growing up to 5m tall. Needle-like, glossy, flattened dark green leaves are spirally-arranged around erect shoots. Ovoid, fleshy green fruits that ripen to brown and up to 2.5cm long are borne in autumn on female plants
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 6-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeLow MaintenanceHedging and screens