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cow's tail pine [4] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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cow's tail pine [4]

Cephalotaxus harringtonia

Low Maintenance

Genus: Cephalotaxus
Family: Taxaceae
Common Names: Japanese plum yew, plum yew [3]

About this plant

A bushy, spreading, large shrub or small tree typically growing up to 5m tall. Needle-like, glossy, flattened dark green leaves are spirally-arranged around erect shoots. Ovoid, fleshy green fruits that ripen to brown and up to 2.5cm long are borne in autumn on female plants

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in a moist, well drained soil in part shade but will tolerate a wide range of soils and full sun in cool, moist climates. Shelter from cold, dry winds

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings of terminal shoots

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years