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 7–9

Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — The Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus fortunei) is a resilient evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 7-9

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Taxaceae

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Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — including dry shade and urban environments; making it ideal for shaded foundations or woodland gardens, image 49

Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — needle-like leaves are arranged in a dense; making it ideal for shaded foundations or woodland gardens, image 52

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) — Reaching heights of up to 10 to 15 feet with a spread of 6 to 8 feet; typically reaching lengths of 2 to, image 50

Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — making it ideal for use as an understory plant; making it ideal for shaded foundations or woodland, image 55

Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — The Chinese Plum Yew has a moderate growth rate and is easily maintained with minimal pruning; or as a, image 54

Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — It also adapts well to container planting; typically reaching lengths of 2 to 4 inches, image 56

Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — typically reaching lengths of 2 to 4 inches, image 53

Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — It thrives in full to partial shade; or as a sophisticated accent in formal garden layouts, image 57

Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — or as a sophisticated accent in formal garden layouts, image 60

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) — providing optimal color and needle retention.<br><br>When designing landscapes; making it ideal for, image 58

Chinese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Fortunei) — adding both beauty and resilience to a well-thought-out garden composition; typically reaching lengths, image 62

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) — shrub for deep shade or shade; or as a sophisticated accent in formal garden layouts, image 63

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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