Japanese Plum Yew

Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus harringtonia) is a native evergreen to China and Japan, known for its ornamental value and edible fruit. This plant thrives in moist, well-drained soils with a pH ranging from 5.4 to 7.3, making it adaptable to light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay) soil types. It grows to a height of about 5 meters and can be found as both a tree and shrub. Native to regions including China North-Central, South-Central, Southeast, Hainan, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, the Japanese Plum Yew is valued for its light texture and distinctive foliage. Its fruit is edible, adding another layer of interest for gardeners and horticulturists.