‘Fastigiata’
Plum Yew
Cephalotaxus harringtonii
'Fastigiata'
- Heat tolerant
- Evergreen
- Versatile habit
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
Foliage Color Green
Liner Sizes 2 Quart
General Care
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