Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'
plum yew 'Fastigiata'
A slow-growing, columnar, evergreen shrub or small tree to around 4m tall. Narrow, pointed, dark green leaves to 5cm long are arranged radially around the erect stems. Oval, olive-green fruits to 2.5cm long are borne on female plants in autumn
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Taxaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Cephalotaxus are evergreen shrubs or small trees, with 2-ranked, linear leaves resembling yew foliage, and somewhat plum-like, fleshy green fruits; male and female flowers are usually on separate plants
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in a moist, well drained soil in part shade but will tolerate a wide range of soils. Shelter from cold, dry winds
Propagation
Propagate by seed or softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings of terminal shoots
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
No pruning required but will tolerate hard restorative pruning if needed
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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