Cephalotaxus harringtonia
Cowtail Pine
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Cowtail Pine (Cephalotaxus harringtonia) - Description
C. harringtonii is a slow-growing conifer from Asia. It bears bright green needles that are 1 to 2.5" long.
Cowtail Pine (Cephalotaxus harringtonia) - Blooming
In autumn, female plants produce ovoid, fleshy, olive-green fruit.
Cowtail Pine (Cephalotaxus harringtonia) - Growth
This slow growing conifer enjoys full sun but requires partial shade in the hottest of climates. Can grow to 15 ft. tall and just as wide, although the variety 'Fastigiata' is more columnar in its form. Make sure to shelter from wind. Plum Yews are mostly grown as hedges.
Cowtail Pine (Cephalotaxus harringtonia) - Planting
In autumn, sow seeds in containers in a cold frame. Cold frames are protective structures, located outside for propagating and growing plants.
Cowtail Pine (Cephalotaxus harringtonia) - Pest
Uncommon.
Cowtail Pine (Cephalotaxus harringtonia) - Interesting facts
Cephalotaxus includes about 9 species of evergreen, coniferous small trees and shrubs. They are found mostly in the understory of forests in Northern and Eastern India, Myanmar, Vietnam, China, Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. The backside of their leaves have silver bands. The tree or branches of Cephalotaxus are often symbols of death, sorrow, or resurrection.
Cowtail Pine (Cephalotaxus harringtonia) - Soil and irrigation
Requires moderate water. Does best in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil.
