Plant Details

Cephalotaxus harringtonia

Japanese Plum Yew

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General Information

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

Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree, Shrub
Size: Small
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:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Shade, Partial 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