Plumfruited Yew

Plumfruited Yew (Prumnopitys Elegans) - An evergreen tree from chili, allied to the common Yew, of dense growth and cheerful green color. It is hardy over a great part of Britain, easily suited as to soils, and readily transplanted. Is a good lawn tree, thriving in towns better than most conifers; it also bears cutting without injury, though naturally of a fine pyramidal habit. In its own land it reaches a height of 50 feet, but our best trees do not yet exceed one half this height. In severe winters young trees are injured or even killed, but when well established it endures severe cold. It is an excellent seaside shrub, well adapted for hedges and screens. I think it is of doubtful hardiness, and never gave it a place. Syn. Podocarpus andina.

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