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Chinese Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus Fortunei

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Overview

The Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus fortunei) is a resilient evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 7-9. It grows to 5-10 feet tall with a spread of 4-6 feet, preferring partial to full shade. This plant's dark-green, needle-like foliage offers year-round interest, making it ideal for shaded foundations or woodland gardens. It's low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established, perfect for elegant, hassle-free landscapes.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater MediumZones 7–9Type Shrub
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — is an evergreen conifer known for its refined texture and elegant; or as a sophisticated accent in formal garden

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Taxaceae

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Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — consider the Chinese Plum Yew's lush foliage and stately presence to enhance serene garden themes, image 59
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — shrub for deep shade or shade; or as a sophisticated accent in formal garden layouts, image 63
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — The Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus fortunei) is a resilient evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 7-9, image 64
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — It also adapts well to container planting
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — The Chinese Plum Yew has a moderate growth rate and is easily maintained with minimal pruning
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — the Chinese Plum Yew offers a graceful; or as a sophisticated accent in formal garden layouts, image 51
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — making it ideal for shaded foundations or woodland gardens, image 25
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — providing optimal color and needle retention.<br><br>When designing landscapes
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — typically reaching lengths of 2 to 4 inches, image 53
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — needle-like foliage offers year-round interest; or as a sophisticated accent in formal garden layouts
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — consider the Chinese Plum Yew's lush foliage and stately presence to enhance serene garden themes; typically
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — The Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus fortunei) is a resilient evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 7-9
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — It also adapts well to container planting; typically reaching lengths of 2 to 4 inches
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — It thrives in full to partial shade; or as a sophisticated accent in formal garden layouts
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — It grows to 5-10 feet tall with a spread of 4-6 feet, preferring partial to full shade
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — is an evergreen conifer known for its refined texture and elegant; or as a sophisticated accent in, image 48
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — consider the Chinese Plum Yew's lush foliage and stately presence to enhance serene garden themes
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — providing optimal color and needle retention.<br><br>When designing landscapes; making it ideal for shaded
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — It's low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established, perfect for elegant, hassle-free landscapes, image 47
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — It's low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established, perfect for elegant, hassle-free landscapes; typically
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — typically reaching lengths of 2 to 4 inches, image 32
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — Reaching heights of up to 10 to 15 feet with a spread of 6 to 8 feet; typically reaching lengths of 2 to 4 inches
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — providing optimal color and needle retention.<br><br>When designing landscapes; making it ideal for, image 58
Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — It embodies an east-meets-west aesthetic; making it ideal for shaded foundations or woodland gardens, image 61
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