Fastigiata (Columnar) Japanese Plum Yew
Cephalotaxus harringtonia
Height:
6 - 8 ft.
Width:
4 - 5 ft.
Foliage Color:
Dark Green
Foliage Type:
Needle Evergreen
Exposure:
Partial Sun
Shape:
Columnar
Moisture Level:
Moist, Well Drained
Zones:
6 - 9
Native Range:
Japan
The Gardener's Notepad
Tightly upright in youth, but widening with age. A naturally perfect columnar selection would be ideal, but they take pruning well and can be maintained as desired. It should be noted that they will not get too fat until they've been in the ground for approximately 10 years.