Upright Japanese Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'

A dark green evergreen that is thin, straight and has soft needles; it resembles the typical yew, but with slightly wider, more broadly spread needles. "Fastigiata" develops needle-like branches that resemble bottle brushes and grows like a pillar.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 5-7
Exposure Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height6' - 8' (ft), 8' - 10' (ft)
Spread6' - 8' (ft)
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Heat
Attracts
Garden Uses Beds and Borders
Upright Japanese Plum Yew | Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata' || A dark green evergreen that is thin, straight and has soft needles; it resembles the typical yew, but with slightly wider, more broadly spread needles. "Fastigiata" develops needle-like branches that resemble bottle brushes and grows like a pillar.
Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained, Evergreen, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Beds and Borders
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Image © Monrovia