Cephalotaxus harringtonii 'Fastigiata'
Slender Japanese plum yew
- Height × spread
- 3.5m × 1m
- Position
- All conditions
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
Availability
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About this plant
This is a conifer that has vertical close packed branches carrying pretty slender green leaves, bright green when young, and a very dark green when mature, and arching out from the chunky stems. It forms a solid, dense shrub that makes a chunky block that tends to fan open slightly as it grows. This will eventually reach around 3.5m (11ft) in height with a spread at the base of around 1m (3ft), perhaps rather broader higher up.
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Cube
- Height
- 3.5m
- Spread
- 1m
- Height in 10 years
- 1m
- Spread in 10 years
- 0.4m
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Sun or shade
- All conditions
- Soil type
- Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- Alkaline
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Apply slow release fertiliser
Apply a slow release fertiliser which is spread around the root area of plants soon after they have come into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water during drought
After three or four weeks without rain, except for drought tolerant plants, those in the ground often get stressed. Adopt the habit of deep-watering one section of the garden each day. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
Encourage plants to develop good root systems by giving occasional deep watering. Some plants, such as conifers and heathers, do not show much sign of distress so water these if in doubt.
Summer
Summer - late · Planting
Trim foliage
Trim foliage to keep the plant looking neat.
Planting & general
Outdoor planting · Planting
Add root growth stimulant to the planting hole
Mycorrhizal fungi helps roots establish quickly, so they absorb water and nutrients more efficiently. It comes as a powder, granule or gel. Add to the planting hole or container, and to the plant's rootball before planting in the hole. For "bareroot" plants use a gel.
Planting
Protect & support young trees
Attach a newly planted tree or tall shrub over 1m to a tree stake to give support and prevent windrock. Use a tree guard to stop tree bark being eaten by animals, especially in areas with deer - removing bark injures a tree and in worst case can kill it.