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Broad-leaved Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus latifolia

Cephalotaxus latifolia is a coniferous shrub or small tree from southern China, related to the plum yews. It is grown mainly as a shade-tolerant evergreen in gardens, and it needs cool, moist conditions with protection from hot, dry sun.

Family: Cephalotaxaceae (Cephalotax family)
Grows as: Tree, Shrub
Light: Part shade, Shade
Water: Keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged; water more in dry spells once established.
Soil: Well-drained, moist, slightly acidic to neutral humus-rich soil.
Temperature: Hardy to about -15 °C; best in cool, humid conditions and protect from hot, dry summers.
How easy: Moderate
Safety: Toxic: Seeds, leaves and bark contain cephalotaxine-type alkaloids that can cause nausea, vomiting and heart rhythm problems if eaten; the fleshy seed coat is also a concern in quantity.

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Cephalotaxus latifolia is a coniferous shrub or small tree in the family Cephalotaxaceae. It is native to southern China and is similar in appearance to both C. sinensis and C. harringtonii.

Other Cephalotaxus plants

Fortune's Yew Plum · Cephalotaxus · Hainan Plum Yew · Cephalotaxus harringtonii var. wilsoniana · Japanese Plum Yew · Harrington's Plum Yew · Gongshan Plum Yew · Mann’s plum yew · Oliver's Plum Yew · Chinese Plum Yew · Plum Yew

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