Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Cephalotaxaceae

Genus:

Cephalotaxus

Species:

Cephalotaxus fortunei

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Germination is slow and erratic. Seeds may take up to two years to germinate and benefit from warm-cold-warm cycling.

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