Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Cow's-Tail Pine · Cows-Tail-Pine · Harrington Plum-Yew
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to pets. See toxicity details.
Cephalotaxus harringtonia is a slow-growing evergreen conifer with dark green, needle-like leaves and a dense, upright habit, often used as a specimen plant or hedge.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade to Full Shade
30% intensity
Avoid intense afternoon sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH. Amending with compost improves structure and nutrient content.
50% intensity
Moderate
60% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.
Outdoor, Indoor
50% intensity
Light Feeding
30% intensity
Apply balanced fertilizer in spring.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 3/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to shape the plant, remove dead or damaged branches, or control size. Avoid heavy pruning, as it can be slow to recover.
Easily propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Can also be grown from seed, but germination may be slow and variable. Layering is another effective method.
Repot young plants every 2-3 years in spring, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Mature plants generally do not require frequent repotting and prefer to be left undisturbed.
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Where Japanese Plum-Yew (Cephalotaxus harringtonia) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Cephalotaxaceae |
| Genus | Cephalotaxus |
| Species | Cephalotaxus harringtonia |
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