Plants > Conifers

cow's tail pine [2]

Cephalotaxus harringtonia var. drupacea

Low Maintenance

Genus: Cephalotaxus
Family: Taxaceae
Common Names: Japanese plum yew

About this plant

A large, spreading shrub or small tree with narrow, dark green leaves to 4cm in length

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will tolerate a wide range of soils. Shelter from cold, dry winds. Prefers a cool, moist climate. Will tolerate hard clipping

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

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years