Cephalotaxus harringtonia

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Cephalotaxus harringtonia
Also known as: Japanese Plum Yew
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Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree, Shrub
Format: Smal
Height: 5.00 m
Width: 3.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Shadow, Half shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Oil, Seed
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Hedge, Oil

Description

Fruit: raw or cooked. The fruits are approximately 2-3 cm long. It is generally said that the fruits of this plant are astringent and even completely ripe inedible. However, some subspecies produce delicious sweet fruits. See the cultivation information for more details. Seeds: raw or cooked. The seeds are oily and have a slightly resinous taste, with a length of up to 15 mm.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 31/10

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Malus domestica
Apple 		Provides apples, a food source, while benefiting from the shade of Cephalotaxus.
Prunus salicina
Japanese plum 		Acer saccharum can create a beneficial canopy and improve soil moisture.
Corylus avellana
Hazel 		Offers hazelnuts and helps enrich the soil with nitrogen.
Origanum vulgare
Oregano, Pot Marjoram 		Aromatic herb that attracts pollinators and can repel pests.
Tilia cordata
Small Leaved Lime 		Provides nectar for pollinators while being a good shade companion.
Prunus avium
Sweet cherry 		Provides cherries while benefiting from the moisture retained in the soil.
Viburnum opulus
Highbush cranberry 		Attracts wildlife and provides berries for birds and other animals.
Fagus sylvatica
Beech 		Contributes to biodiversity and soil health under its canopy.
Sorbus domestica
Service Tree 		Provides fruit and attracts beneficial insects for pollination.