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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 120 days, cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Seeds that don’t germinate the first stratification cycle should be put through another warm/cold period. |Seeds could take extended time to germinate, up to 18 months.| fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratification

Native to: China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Myanmar

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Cephalotaxus fortuneiCephalotaxus fortunei

Chinese Cowtail Pine, Chinese Plum Yew, San Jian Shan

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In Stock: 55.282 lb (Total:55.282lb)

Cephalotaxus fortunei

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55.28 lb

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Germination:

67%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

941

Quantity:

55.28 lb

Collected in:

China

Crop year:

2024

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Item ID:

1835509

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 120 days, cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Myanmar

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Discover the elegance and durability of Cephalotaxus fortunei, commonly known as Chinese Plum Yew, an exquisite needled evergreen native to the mystical landscapes of eastern and central China and Myanmar. Ideally suited for USDA Zones 7 to 9, this unique conifer adapts beautifully to varying garden settings, thriving as both a small tree and a large shrub, reaching heights and widths of 10 to 15 feet. Its lush, dark green needles, longest of the Cephalotaxus genus, create a stunning visual with striking white bands beneath, gracefully extending from gracefully drooping branches.

This low-maintenance evergreen makes a perfect choice for hedges, accent pieces, or mass plantings, especially in shady locations. Infused with history, it was introduced to Europe and the U.S. by botanist Robert Fortune in the 19th century. Cephalotaxus fortunei demonstrates an impressive tolerance for shade and heat, offering a rare blend of beauty and resilience, making it a standout alternative to yews in southern regions. With showy fruit on female plants and winter interest due to visually appealing bark, this plant adds a timeless charm to any landscape.