Japanese Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata'

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Overview

The Japanese Plum Yew 'Fastigiata' (Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata') is an evergreen conifer with dark-green, needle-like foliage. Thriving in USDA Zones 6-9, it prefers partial shade and well-draining soil. This columnar variety grows up to 10 feet tall and 4 feet wide, making it perfect for hedges or as a focal point. It's deer-resistant, low-maintenance, and tolerant of pruning, lending versatility to both formal and shaded garden designs.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 6–9

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — Thriving in USDA Zones 6-9, it prefers partial shade and well-draining soil

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — Thriving in USDA Zones 6-9, it prefers partial shade and well-draining soil

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — This columnar variety grows up to 10 feet tall and 4 feet wide

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — making it perfect for hedges or as a focal point

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — lending versatility to both formal and shaded garden designs

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — is a revered coniferous shrub recognized for its distinctive upright and columnar growth habit

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Taxaceae

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Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — contributing a texture that is both robust and graceful

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — Thriving in USDA Zones 6-9, it prefers partial shade and well-draining soil

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — This columnar variety grows up to 10 feet tall and 4 feet wide

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — making it perfect for hedges or as a focal point

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — lending versatility to both formal and shaded garden designs

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — is a revered coniferous shrub recognized for its distinctive upright and columnar growth habit

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — Standing elegantly at a mature height of approximately 10 to 12 feet with a slender width of 4 to 6 feet

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — this variety is an apt choice for landscapes requiring vertical accents or narrow hedges

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — It grows at a slow to moderate pace

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — increasing its stature by about 6 to 12 inches annually

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — which allows for manageable shaping and minimal maintenance.<br><br>This cultivar boasts dark green

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — needle-like foliage arranged in a dense

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — spirally-arranged pattern

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — The Japanese Plum Yew is dioecious

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — producing inconspicuous male and female cones on separate plants

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — with the male cones being more prominent.<br><br>Adaptability is a strong suit of 'Fastigiata'

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — as it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 through 9

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — showing resilience to cold down to -10°F

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — It prefers a partly to fully shaded locale

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — making it an excellent choice for understory planting or northern exposures

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — The soil should be well-draining but moist, with an acidic to neutral pH

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — This plant is also remarkably resistant to deer

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus Har. 'Fastigiata') — which is a boon for suburban gardens.<br><br>When integrated into a garden design

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