Japanese Plum-yew (Cephalotaxus Harringtonia) is a perennial shrub in the Taxaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full_sun (cool climates) light in USDA hardiness zones 7-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
An evergreen, needled shrub or small tree in the yew family (Taxaceae), native to Asia.
Japanese Plum-yew
Cephalotaxus Harringtonia
An evergreen, needled shrub or small tree in the yew family (Taxaceae), native to Asia.
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