This genus comprises a limited number of evergreen conifer trees and shrubs, varying in size from small to medium. They feature dark green, needle-like leaves and produce large, plum-sized fruits that contain nuts.

Torreya

Torreya californica

Torreya californica 'Spreadeagle'

Torreya grandis

Torreya grandis var. fargesii

Torreya grandis var. grandis

Torreya grandis var. jiulongshanensis

Torreya grandis var. yunnanensis

Torreya jackii

Torreya nucifera

Torreya senicifera

Torreya taxifolia

Torreya taxifolia 'Argentea' is a sizable conifer that can reach heights of up to 20 meters in its native Florida, though it tends to grow much more slowly in cooler regions. This cultivar is not commonly found in gardens. It features needle-like leaves that are sharply pointed, with new growth exhibiting a creamy-white coloration.