Cephalotaxus fortunei
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Cephalotaxus fortunei
Also known as:
Chinese Plum Yew
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Nut tree, Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
6.00 m
Width:
4.00 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
6-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Shadow, Half shade
Shadow, Half shade
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Seed
Fruit, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Hedge, Ground cover
Hedge, Ground cover
Description
Fruit: this fruit is quite large, about 30mm x 15mm. There are not many details available, but it strongly resembles the fruit of the C. harringtonia plant, which can be eaten raw when ripe. In Great Britain, the fruit does not always fully ripen, and when it reaches full ripeness, it has an unpleasant, resinous taste that lingers in the mouth. It is possible that the seeds of this plant species are also edible.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Provides shade and moist environment, benefiting Cephalotaxus fortunei. |
|
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant |
Repels pests and adds nitrogen to the soil, promoting healthy growth for Cephalotaxus fortunei. |
|
Carya cordiformis Bitternut, Bitternut hickory |
Offers wind protection and provides organic matter when leaves fall, improving soil quality. |
|
Salix babylonica Weeping Willow |
Helps retain moisture in the soil and prevents soil erosion with its root system. |
|
Lonicera periclymenum Honeysuckle, European honeysuckle |
Attracts beneficial insects, which can help pollinate Cephalotaxus fortunei. |