Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Cephalotaxaceae

Genus:

Cephalotaxus

Species:

Cephalotaxus alpina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

CHN

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Germination is often slow and erratic. Seeds may require extended stratification period and can take up to two years to germinate.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI