Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata'

An evergreen that typically grows as a shrub but may be trained as a tree. Growth is slow. It is native to shaded woodland areas in Japan, northeastern China and Korea. Yew-like, evergreen leaves on erect stems, many of which rise up from the base of the plant. Female flowers produce fleshy, edible, plum-like fruits. Excellent tolerance for both shade and hot weather make this species an interesting substitute for true yews. Plants are commonly called plum yews because the fruits on female plants resemble tiny plums and the foliage resembles that of yews (Taxus). Hardy.