Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Fastigiata’ – Upright Japanese Plum Yew

Upright Japanese Plum Yew is a carefree slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with an exceptionally dense upright habit.  Its glossy needle-like foliage is a deep blackish-green and grows in a bottlebrush form and retains it’s color year-round.  If the edible fruits are desired, both a female plant and male pollinator are required.  Prefers partial sun and rich well-drained soils.  Drought tolerant once established. 

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry slightly between watering.  It can be damaged in full sun and cannot tolerate acidic soils.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Fern, Japanese Forest Grass, Bugleweed

IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Cephalotaxus harringtonia Fastigiata 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Meneerke bloem, Cephalotaxus Fastigiata young shoot3, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Meneerke bloem, Cephalotaxus Fastigiata with erratic young shoot, CC BY-SA 3.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

Additional information