Upright Japanese Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'

Upright Japanese Plum Yew is a carefree slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with an exceptionally dense upright habit.  Its glossy needle-like foliage is a deep blackish-green and grows in a bottlebrush form and retains it's color year-round.  If the edible fruits are desired, both a female plant and male pollinator are required.  Prefers partial sun and rich well-drained soils.  Drought tolerant once established. 

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry slightly between watering.  It can be damaged in full sun and cannot tolerate acidic soils.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Fern, Japanese Forest Grass, Bugleweed

IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Cephalotaxus harringtonia Fastigiata 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Meneerke bloem, Cephalotaxus Fastigiata young shoot3, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Meneerke bloem, Cephalotaxus Fastigiata with erratic young shoot, CC BY-SA 3.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.  

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.