Cephalotaxus

Cephalotaxus or Cowtail Pine

Cephalotaxus also known as cowtail pine or plum yew. These are renowned for their architectural use; they bear an upright habit. The foliage is spirally arranged on the branches and at the base twisted to lie flat.

A beautiful architectural conifer

Where to Site Your Cowtail Pine

These beautiful trees are often used as ornamental feature conifers as a focal point or adding heights to mixed flower beds.

How to Grow and Look after your Cowtail Pine

These are a great variety that tolerate shade well or partial shade, they like a sheltered spot in moist but well drained soil. They can grow in full sun in cool damp areas.