Cephalotaxus fortunei is not a protected plant, so it is more suitable for planting in the courtyard or other places. Cephalotaxus fortunei is mostly shrubs or trees with beautiful appearance. This tree is about 50 years old and is unique to China. Cephalotaxus fortunei has solid wood and can be used as agricultural tools and handicrafts. The whole plant is used as medicine.

Is it illegal to dig cedar?

Cephalotaxus fortunei is not a protected plant, but it cannot be cut down at will, which may be suspected of breaking the law. So if you want to dig Cephalotaxus fortunei, you must provide legal procedures. For example, you can provide an excavation permit and you need to go through the formalities according to local requirements. Remember never to cut it at will.

Cephalotaxus sinensis planting in China

The habitat of Cephalotaxus in China.

Cephalotaxus fortunei is widely distributed in southern Jiangsu, Zhejiang, southern Anhui, Fujian, Jiangxi, Henan, Hunan, Hubei, southwestern Shaanxi, southern Gansu, Sichuan, southeastern Yunnan, northeastern Guizhou, Guangxi and southwestern Guangdong.

Cephalotaxus grandis planting method

Generally speaking, the most suitable time for planting Cephalotaxus sinensis is spring, and March and April are usually the best time. Before sowing in spring, it must be germinated. After sowing, remember to cover the seedbed with a layer of pine needles or straw with a thickness of about 1cm to 1.5cm, and then water it to keep the nursery moist.