Korean Plum Yew

Cephalotaxusharringtonia var. koreana

Genus
Cephalotaxus (sef-uh-loh-TAKS-us)
Synonym
Cephalotaxus koreana
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 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
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Roslindale, Massachusetts

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Hamden, CT | May 2023 | positive

Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. koreana is the Korean variety of this common plum yew species. Some research suggests that it may be a un...Read More

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