Cephalotaxus wilisonia (Taiwan Plum Yew)


Botanical Information

FamilyCephalotaxaceae
GenusCephalotaxus
Specieswilisonia
SynonymsCephalotaxus sinensis subsp. wilisonia
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginTaiwan

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8a-9b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold protection under glass
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5-H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15-1
Temperature (°F)5-24
Height6-9 m
Spread5-6 m

Description and Growing Information

PropagationPropagation by seed.
CultivationPrefers consistently moist soil (do not let it dry out between watering). Partial to full shade
Notable SpecimensTresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
HabitatMid-elevation woodland.

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