Plum yew ‘Fastigiata’ (Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Fastigiata’) is a conifer that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 1.5m – 3m wide.
This plant is commonly known as plum yew ‘Fastigiata’.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
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
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How to plant Plum yew ‘Fastigiata’ (Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Fastigiata’) – Daderot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Plum yew ‘Fastigiata’ (Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Fastigiata’) – Meneerke bloem, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons



