Plum yew ‘Fastigiata’ (Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Fastigiata’) is a conifer that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 1.5m – 3m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Plum yew ‘Fastigiata’ (Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Fastigiata’).
This plant is commonly known as plum yew ‘Fastigiata’.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: plum yew ‘Fastigiata’
Scientific name: Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Fastigiata’
Plant type: Conifers
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 1.5m – 3m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full shade, Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Planting type: Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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| Spring | ||||
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How to plant Plum yew ‘Fastigiata’ (Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Fastigiata’) – Daderot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Plum yew ‘Fastigiata’ (Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Fastigiata’), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Plum yew ‘Fastigiata’ (Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Fastigiata’) is a plant that adapts to all types of soils, chalk, clay, loam or sand.
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The chalky soil is pale and contains chunks of calcium-rich rock. It is a fertile and well-draining soil, almost always alkaline.
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Clay soil is composed of more than 25 percent clay particles. These particles have a high moisture holding capacity and the soil is heavy to dig and can be waterlogged in winter (dry in summer).
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The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
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Sandy soil is light, porous and very easy to drain. It is a soil poor in organic matter and nutrients. It is composed of relatively large mineral particles that allow water to drain quickly.
It is not very sensitive to soil acidity or alkalinity and grows well in soils with pH acid, alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Fastigiata’ likes to grow in moist but well drained soil.
Sunlight
Plum yew ‘Fastigiata’ (Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Fastigiata’) grows well in full sun, although it can also be grown in shady places.
Cultivation profiles – Growing Plum yew ‘Fastigiata’ (Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Fastigiata’) – Meneerke bloem, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
