— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Korean Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus harringtonia koreana). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Korean Plum Yew, scientifically known as Cephalotaxus harringtonia koreana, is a small evergreen shrub native to China's south-central and southeast regions, Japan, and Korea. Korean Plum Yew (Latin: Cephalotaxus harringtonia koreana) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Korean 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.
Korean Plum Yew is a member native to CHC, CHS, JAP, and KOR. Korean Plum Yew thrives in partial sun to full shade and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Korean Plum Yew grows best in USDA zone 6-9, partial sun/shade, full shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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