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Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus harringtonia drupacea) is an evergreen tree or shrub native to parts of China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Japanese Plum Yew (Latin: Cephalotaxus harringtonia drupacea) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Japanese Plum Yew is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Japanese Plum Yew is a member native to CHN, CHC, CHS, CHH, JAP, and KOR. Japanese Plum Yew thrives in partial shade to full sun with a light requirement of about 7 out of 10.
Japanese Plum Yew grows best in USDA zone 6-9, 7/10 light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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