Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Cephalotaxaceae

Genus:

Cephalotaxus

Species:

Cephalotaxus harringtonia

USDA Symbol:

CEHA2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

600 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers shaded or semi-shaded areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 3-4 months to break dormancy.