About
Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. harringtonia is a sizable, expansive shrub or diminutive tree characterized by its slender, dark green foliage that can reach lengths of up to 4 cm.
About the genus
Cephalotaxus consists of evergreen shrubs or small trees characterized by their linear leaves, which are arranged in two ranks and bear a resemblance to yew. The plants produce fleshy green fruits that are somewhat similar to plums. Typically, male and female flowers grow on different individual plants.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conifers, Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- 4-8 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Native to
- Japan China
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Will tolerate a wide range of soils. Shelter from cold, dry winds. Prefers a cool, moist climate. Will tolerate hard clipping
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings of terminal shoots
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free