Female plants bear large olive-like fruits. This is one of the most effective Cephalotaxus species for massing. Full sun to light shade. Zone 4 This impressive conifer from coastal regions of the Pacific Northwest has the potential of reaching 100' in its native habitat, but 20' is more likely in the Northeast. It has a conical habit with numerous drooping branches and pendulous branchlets.
Needles are blue-green, with groups of white ones randomly crowning branch tips.
It also has exfoliating bark shredding in even plates. It prefers moist soil and a sunny location. This unusual conifer will provide a multi-faceted textural effect. Summer foliage is emerald green and has a fine lacy texture. Winter foliage remains green in light to moderate shade, turning purplish-brown in full sun.