Plum yew (Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Korean Gold') sef-ah-lo-TAKS-us hair-ring-TOE-nee-ah Synonyms:  Cephalotaxus harringtonii 'Korean Gold' Genus:  Cephalotaxus This slow-growing dwarf conifer has a wide, rounded crown and narrowly furrowed, partially peeling bark. Three-inch-long needles emerge tipped in gold before aging to green in winter. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Perfect for tight spaces. Reaches half its mature size in 15 years. May be hardy in Zone 5 if protected from wind. Care:  Grow in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation:  Root greenwood or semi-ripe cuttings cuttings of terminal shoots in summer or autumn. Cuttings from sideshoots seldom develop normally. Problems:  Infrequent.

Overview

Height 6 ft. to 10 ft. Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft. Growth Pace Slow Grower Light Part Shade to Full Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Characteristics Showy Foliage Foliage Color Evergreen Uses Hedge Style Woodland Garden Type Shrubs