Cephalotaxus fortunei aka Fortune's Plum Yew

Cephalotaxus fortunei, also known as the Chinese plum-yew or Fortune's yew plum, is a coniferous shrub or small tree in the Taxaceae family. Native to northern Burma and China, it has been cultivated in western gardens since 1848. This evergreen plant features dark green, glossy leaves that grow up to 9cm long and are arranged spirally on erect shoots. The branches are spreading and slightly drooping, with reddish-brown bark that may shred with age. Female plants bear fruits that are 2-3cm long, ripening from olive green to brown. As a houseplant, Chinese plum-yew is considered super rare and not difficult to grow. It thrives with regular watering and prefers long-lasting, direct light, ideally positioned less than 1 foot from a window. Well-draining soil is recommended, and there is usually no need for added fertilizers if the plant is repotted each time it doubles in size. Native to Eastern and Central China and Myanmar, Chinese plum-yew belongs to the Cephalotaxus genus.