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‘Fastigiata’

Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus harringtonii

'Fastigiata'

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Narrow growing Cephalotaxus Fastigiata with handsome green foliage in landscape "} close up of the green, narrow needles of Cephalotaxus Fastigiata
  • Heat tolerant
  • Evergreen
  • Versatile habit
Description

Distinctive columnar habit. True to its name, cephalotaxus 'Fastigiata' is an attractive columnar evergreen, ideally suited to plantings as a specimen or hedge. Soft, narrow needles arranged spirally on the stem give it unique texture. Heat tolerant and deer resistant, it is an excellent alternative to dwarf Alberta spruce or taxus 'Hicksii' in warm climates. 

USDA Zone
6 - 9 (-10°F/-23°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun, Shade
Height
8 - 10'
Width
6 - 7'
Finish Time
2 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 Quart

Soil

Cool, moist soils preferred.

Pruning

Little needed; Prune to shape in early summer if desired.

Uses

Foundation plantings; hedges; specimen plant

Growing Tips

Cephalanthus is widely planted as a substitute for Taxus in warm climates. Very shade tolerant. Plant in a protected site in the colder end of its range.

Features: Evergreen, Drought tolerant, Deer resistant, Heat tolerant, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Cephalotaxus, Common name: Plum Yew, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Green foliage

Features: Evergreen, Drought tolerant, Deer resistant, Heat tolerant, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Cephalotaxus, Common name: Plum Yew, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Green foliage