Cephalotaxus fortunei (Chinese Plum Yew)

Cephalotaxus fortunei (Chinese Plum Yew) dark green needle leaves on a plant, close up.
Cephalotaxus fortunei (Chinese Plum Yew) with long narrow needle leaves extending from the stems.

Botanical name: Cephalotaxus fortunei

Common names: Chinese Plum Yew, Chinese Cowtail Pine

Family: Cephalotaxaceae

Origin: Northern Burma, China

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7-9

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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They are usually multi-stemmed with an open and loosely rounded crown. In cultivation they tend to grow on a single stem that is often leaning and bare towards the bottom, but with dense foliage on the upper half.

Similar plants: Cephalotaxus fortunei (Chinese Plum Yew)


Cephalotaxus fortunei (Chinese Plum Yew) dark green needle-like leaves forming a dense plant structure
Cephalotaxus fortunei (Chinese Plum Yew) shows dense branching with slender, needle-like foliage spreading across branches


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