Cephalotaxus harringtonia - Japanese Plum Yew

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus harringtonia) is a slow-growing, striking evergreen shrub or small tree native to Japan, China, and Korea. It features dark green, needle-like foliage that is glossy and soft in texture, with new growth often showing lighter green hues that provide beautiful seasonal contrast.

Key Features:

• Growth Habit: Dense, upright, cone-shaped evergreen shrub or small tree
• Size: Typically 1.5 to 3 meters tall and wide, slow-growing
• Foliage: Needle-like, glossy, dark green leaves with pale yellow new shoots in spring
• Fruits: Ovoid, fleshy green fruits ripening to brown in autumn on female plants
• Climate: Hardy and tolerant of heat, humidity, and some drought once established
• Maintenance: Low maintenance, deer resistant, can be clipped for hedges or shapes

Growing Conditions: Tolerates shade to partial sun, prefers moist, well-drained soil. Perfect for east-facing and south-facing areas in your garden. Excellent for shady garden spots, foundation plantings, hedges, or specimen planting.