Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'

Plum Yew

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Common Name:

Plum Yew

Plant Type:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

455 cm

Maximum width:

455 cm

Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens') - Description

'Duke Gardens' has small stiff leaves in V-shaped rows.

Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens') - Blooming

In autumn, female plants produce ovoid, fleshy, olive-green fruit.

Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens') - Growth

This slow growing conifer enjoys full sun but requires partial shade in the hottest of climates. Can grow to 15 ft. tall and just as wide, although the variety 'Fastigiata' is more columnar in its form. Make sure to shelter from wind. Plum Yews are mostly grown as hedges.

Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens') - Planting

In autumn, sow seeds in containers in a cold frame. Cold frames are protective structures, located outside for propagating and growing plants.

Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens') - Pest

Uncommon.

Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens') - Interesting facts

Cephalotaxus includes about 9 species of evergreen, coniferous small trees and shrubs. They are found mostly in the understory of forests in Northern and Eastern India, Myanmar, Vietnam, China, Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. The backside of their leaves have silver bands. The tree or branches of Cephalotaxus are often symbols of death, sorrow, or resurrection.