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.

Cephalotaxus

Cephalotaxus fortunei is an evergreen plant that can grow as a large shrub or a small tree. Its branches are broad and slightly pendulous, and the bark is reddish-brown, often developing a shredded texture as it matures. The leaves are dark green, glossy, and can reach lengths of up to 9 cm, arranged spirally on vertical stems. Female specimens produce fruits measuring 2-3 cm, which transition from olive green to brown as they ripen.

Cephalotaxus fortunei

Cephalotaxus fortunei 'Dragon's Plume'

Cephalotaxus fortunei 'Grandis' (f)

Cephalotaxus fortunei 'Lions Plume'

Cephalotaxus fortunei 'Longifolia' (m)

Cephalotaxus fortunei 'Prostrate Spreader'

Cephalotaxus fortunei var. alpina

Cephalotaxus fortunei var. fortunei

Cephalotaxus griffithii

Cephalotaxus hainanensis

Cephalotaxus harringtonia is a dense, spreading shrub or small tree that usually reaches heights of up to 5 meters. Its leaves are needle-like, glossy, and flattened, arranged spirally around upright stems. Female plants produce ovoid, fleshy green fruits that turn brown as they mature in autumn, measuring up to 2.5 centimeters in length.

Cephalotaxus harringtonia

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata' is a columnar evergreen shrub or small tree that typically reaches a height of about 4 meters. Its leaves are narrow, pointed, and deep green, measuring up to 5 cm in length, and are arranged radially along the upright stems. In the autumn, female specimens produce oval, olive-green fruits that can grow to 2.5 cm long.

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Gimborn's Pillow'

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Gnome'

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Korean Gold' is a compact, slow-growing evergreen shrub that reaches a height of up to 3 meters. Its golden-yellow needles, approximately 7 centimeters in length, are arranged in a spiral formation along the vertical branches and may change to green during the winter months.

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Korean Gold'

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Nana' is a compact, spreading variety that reaches heights of up to 1.8 meters and can spread to around 2.5 meters in width. Its shorter, dark green needles develop a fine, delicate appearance compared to the species. This cultivar does not produce significant flowers or fruit. It demonstrates remarkable resilience to full sun exposure, urban pollution, and moderate drought conditions once it is well established.

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Nana'

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata'

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.

Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. harringtonia

Cephalotaxus harringtonii 'Taranto'

Cephalotaxus koreana

Cephalotaxus lanceolata

Cephalotaxus mannii

Cephalotaxus oliveri is a coniferous shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It features rigid branches that extend outward and has soft, muted dark green, needle-like foliage that can grow to 3 centimeters in length. The leaves are arranged in two flat, horizontal rows along the branchlets, giving them a comb-like appearance. The plant produces egg-shaped green seed cones, which measure up to 3 centimeters long and appear individually from summer through autumn.