Use Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata' (Upright Plum Yew 'Fastigiata') when you want a narrow evergreen with a clean, columnar outline for year-round structure. Its dark green, glossy needles and strongly ascending branches make it a dependable accent, screen, or hedge element, especially where space is tight.

Give it moist, well-drained soil for the best establishment, but once rooted it is notably tolerant of drier periods. In regions with hot summers, provide partial shade; in cooler-summer areas it can take more sun. It also tolerates shade, offering you an evergreen option for brighter shade sites where many conifers struggle.

At maturity, expect roughly 60-72 inches in height with a relatively narrow footprint (about 24-36 inches wide, depending on conditions and age). Growth is slow, which helps it keep its refined shape with minimal pruning. Use it to punctuate borders, flank entries, line a path, or build a vertical green screen without a bulky shrub form.

Routine care is simple: water regularly during the first season, then water during extended dry spells. Mulch to keep roots cool and evenly moist, and avoid wet, poorly drained spots. Deer tend to leave it alone compared with many evergreens. All parts are considered toxic if ingested, so site it thoughtfully around pets and children.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 6-9 (-10 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun   Shade
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 60-72"
• Spread: 24-36"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought
• Evergreen: Yes

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