Chinese plum-yew
Cephalotaxus fortunei Hook.
Cephalotaxus fortunei, known as Chinese plum-yew, is a coniferous shrub or small tree in the family Cephalotaxaceae. It is native to northern Burma and China and has been cultivated in western gardens since 1848.
Description
Cephalotaxus fortunei, commonly referred to as Chinese plum-yew, is a member of the Cephalotaxaceae family. Native to northern Burma and China, this species is also found in cultivated settings in regions such as Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, Italy, and other parts of the world. The species was first published in 1850 by Hooker. In China, it is known as san jian shan. It is often grown in gardens and has been part of horticultural collections since the mid-19th century.
Other common names
Fortune's Yew PlumFortune's plum-yewChinese plum-yew
Distribution
Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · Italy · Global · TW · China North-Central · China South-Central · China Southeast · Myanmar
Synonyms
Taxus fortuneiCephalotaxus fortunei var. concolorCephalotaxus fortunei var. pendulaCephalotaxus fortunei var. globosa

