Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Cephalotaxaceae

Genus:

Cephalotaxus

Species:

Cephalotaxus harringtonia

USDA Symbol:

CEHA2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

300 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

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:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 90–180 days

Notes:

Seeds exhibit double dormancy requiring warm stratification followed by cold stratification; germination may take 1-2 years.