CEPHALOTAXUS fortunei

Commonly known as Chinese plum yew, Fortune plum yew

Handsome large spreading shrub with large glossy green lanceolate leaves
  • Evergreen
    Linear or slightly curved, mid-green leaves 4-9cm (1½-3½in) long with 2 white bands beneath
  • Height
    6m (20ft)
  • Spread
    4m (13ft)
  • Conifer
  • Hedge
    Ideal for hedging
    Tolerant of hard clipping. Trim in early summer
  • Tall Shrub
    Slow-growing shrub or small tree with shredding or scaly, red-brown bark and whorled branches. Foliage is carried in flat or slightly v-shaped sprays
  • Tree
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full shade
  • Full sun
    In cool, moist climates. Shelter from cold, dry winds
  • Partial shade

CEPHALOTAXUS fortunei

 
Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
£25.00  
Delivery Information Available late spring to early summer 2025
plant size comparison icon 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    To about 2m (6½ft) in 10 years. A Robert Fortune introduction in 1848. Dioecious. Male and female plants required for fruit production
    Ornamental bark
    Pests & Diseases
    Trouble free
    Place of origin
    Central and southern China, Burma
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Tree Shape
    Conical
6m (20ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  4m (13ft)
  

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AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
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Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50

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