— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus harringtonia nana). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Japanese Plum Yew, scientifically known as Cephalotaxus harringtonia nana, is a compact evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. Japanese Plum Yew (Latin: Cephalotaxus harringtonia nana) 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 CHC, CHS, JAP, and KOR. Japanese Plum Yew, Cephalotaxus harringtonia nana, thrives in partial sun to full shade and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Japanese 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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