Chinese plum yew
Cephalotaxus fortunei
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles partial shade to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size10 to 15 feet tall10 to 15 feet wide
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
Garden uses
Notes
Chinese plum yew (Cephalotaxus fortunei) is a tree for hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes part to full shade and average moisture. It grows 120 to 180 inches tall and wide, so give it room. It does not flower, so you grow it for its evergreen look.
Pairs well with Sweet box, Korean rock fern, Hardy cyclamen, and Umbrella plant.
Native range
Eastern and central China and Myanmar.