How tall do plum yews get?

Plum yew plants (Cephalotaxus harringtonia) are dioecious, coniferous evergreens that when grown as a shrub reach a height of about 5 to 10 feet (2-3 m.) or when grown as a tree 20 to 30 feet (6-9 m.) in height.

How do you prune a Cephalotaxus?

Pruning can be done any time of year to remove a stray or broken branch or to keep the plant in bounds when growing in a contained area. Healthy specimens rarely need pruning. A once-a-year pruning in late winter or early spring can be performed to shape the plant.

How big do Japanese yews get?

Japanese yew is a shrub or small tree typically growing less than 2 meters in height (USDA-NRCS, 2017), though in its native conditions it may achieve a maximum height of 10 meters (Missouri Botanical Garden, 2017). The leaves (needles) are 2 to 3 cm long and abruptly acute on the tip.

Are plum yews evergreen?

Cephalotaxus harringtonia, most commonly known as the Japanese plum yew, is an evergreen shrub native to Japan, northeastern China, and Korea. The attractive foliage and ease of care have also made it popular for landscaping.

How do you rejuvenate a yew?

Unlike juniper, pine, or spruce, these evergreens sprout well from old, thick wood. Prune them in early spring, apply a balanced fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, and water them through the summer. It may take a few years, but the yews will revive — so vigorously that only annual pruning will hold them in check.

Can Japanese yew take full sun?

Grow Japanese yew in anything from full shade to full sun; it tolerates a wide variety of sunlight conditions. It also tolerates shade quite well for a needled evergreen. This tolerance is part of the reason it is cultivated so far from its natural habitat.

How fast does a Japanese yew grow?

6″ per year
It has a very slow growth rate (6″ per year at most) but can grow easily in full sun to full shade, tolerating extreme shade very well.

What is best fertilizer for yews?

Sprinkle a high-nitrogen fertilizer, such as 16-8-8, around the base of an evergreen yew, starting about 4 inches from the trunk. The numbers indicate the percentages indicate the percentages of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in the product. Spread it evenly so it covers the entire area under the canopy.