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plum yew 'Fastigiata'

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Cephalotaxus
Family: Taxaceae

About this plant

'Fastigiata' is a slow-growing, columnar, evergreen shrub or small tree to around 4m tall. Narrow, pointed, dark green leaves to 5cm long are arranged radially around the erect stems. Oval, olive-green fruits to 2.5cm long are borne on female plants in autumn

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

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

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth 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. Shelter from cold, dry winds

Pruning

None required but will tolerate hard pruning

Propagation

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

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years