Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupacea (Japanese Plum Yew)
sun
sun/shade
height
8.0 ft
width
10.0 ft
water
average/dry
growth rate
average
hardiness
zones (5)6-9
soil
well drained soils/dry soils
flower
inconspicuous flowers
seed
reddish naked seed
foliage
Evergreen
fall color
green
Linear evergreen needles up to 2" long. Good heat and shade tolerance make this a good substitute for Taxus in the South.
Bushy broad habit with dark green needles.