Japanese Plum Yew, Harrington Plum Yew, Cow-Tail Pine 'Fastigiata'

Cephalotaxusharringtonia

Genus
Cephalotaxus (sef-uh-loh-TAKS-us)
Species
harringtonia (har-ring-TOH-nee-uh)
Synonym
Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. fastigiata
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Trees
Conifers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gadsden, Alabama

Jacksonville, Florida

Rock Island, Illinois

Tipton, Michigan

Cary, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Greenville, South Carolina

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

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