Plum Yew

Plum Yew Care

Cephalotaxus Harringtonii

What is the plant

Cephalotaxus harringtonia, commonly called plum yew, is a dioecious coniferous evergreen that typically grows as a shrub to 5-10' tall, but may be trained as a tree that could eventually rise to as much as 20-30' tall. Growth is slow, however, and it often takes as much as 10 years for a plant to reach 4' tall.

humidity

Normal

lighting

Full Sun

hardiness zone

6 - 9

difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Chinese yew has average water needs.
Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring with a granular, high-nitrogen fertilizer. The typical fertilizer suitable for the Taxus genus has an NPK mix of 12-6-4. Apply the fertilizer one foot from the trunk and extend it to the dripline. Use 0.33 pounds of fertilizer per one foot of plant height.
Sunlight
Grow Chinese yew in full sun to partial shade.

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Soil
Grow Chinese yew in a soil that drains well.
Popularity
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Plum Yew Care

How to Care for the Plant

Water

Fertilizer

Sunlight

Soil

Popularity