Korean Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. koreana is the Korean variety of this common plum yew species. Some research suggests that it may be a un...Read Moreique species and synonymous with Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. nana. C. harringtonia koreana is a smaller shrub than harringtonia proper, with shorter and wider needles, and smaller, rounder fruits. Having tasted the "fruits" of many Cephalotaxus varieties, I would say that these are more purple in color, with a slight bloom and a hint of "berry" flavor. This variety is likely to be more cold-hardy than Cephalotaxus harringtonia.