Cephalotaxus harringtonii var. wilsoniana, commonly known as Wilson’s Plum Yew, is an evergreen shrub native to the understory of forests in Taiwan. It is slow-growing, reaching heights and widths of 5-10 feet (1.5-3 meters), and is characterized by its dense, spreading habit. The foliage is dark green, needle-like, and arranged in a spiral pattern, providing year-round interest. The plant produces inconspicuous green flowers in the spring, followed by fleshy, plum-like fruits that are attractive to wildlife but rarely seen in cultivation.

Wilson’s Plum Yew is valued for its shade tolerance and is often used as a foundation planting, in shaded borders, or as a low hedge in residential and urban landscapes. It is also suitable for container gardening. This shrub thrives in partial shade to full sun, preferring medium to fast-draining loam or clay soils with consistent moisture. It is relatively low maintenance, requiring little pruning, and is resistant to deer browsing. However, it can suffer from root rot if planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0