Plant Details

Cephalotaxus fortunei

Chinese Plum Yew

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General Information

Scientific name: Cephalotaxus fortunei
Also known as: Chinese Plum Yew

Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree, Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 6.00 m
Width: 4.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Shade, Partial shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Seed
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
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