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Japanese plum yew

Scientific name	Cephalotaxus harringtonia
Common name	Japanese plum yew
Type	Shrubs
Variety	Evergreen
USDA Zone hardiness	6a - 9b
Exposure	Partial sun
Height	20 to 30'
Spread	15 to 20'

Plum Yews are a coniferous, evergreen shrubs or small trees with narrow needle like leaves. The fruit is around one inch long and looks like a green olive. Grows best in sandy well-drained slightly acidic soil in partial to full shade in warmer climates, cooler climates plant in sunny locations. Very slow growing may only reach 4 feet over 10 years.