What is this tree?

12 years ago

I saw this fantastic tree at the nursery but couldn't find anyone to help with an ID or price. And it's 3 hours from here so can't just go back. Looks similar to a Wollemi but the faded tag suggested it started with a C or G?
Please see pic. Sorry no I didn't take a foliage pic I thought I had but...
Thanks.

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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
12 years ago
Perhaps Cephalotaxus?
fireweed22
Original Author
12 years ago
Cephalotaxus! Now for species and cv.
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sc77 (6b MA)
12 years ago
Based on your description and the tag, I will guess Cephalotaxus fortunei. Not sure of the location/zone you saw this, that would help narrow it down
fireweed22
Original Author
12 years ago
My encyclopedia doesn't seem have anything with similar lettering. Not fastigiata anyways....
Thanks by the way!
sc77 (6b MA)
12 years ago
Encyclopedia! No...type that into google...then the mystery will be solved.

Its just strait species Cephalotaxus fortunei ...no cultivar

This post was edited by SC77 on Sun, Oct 12, 14 at 0:16
fireweed22
Original Author
12 years ago
Yes, I thought below it said Bridgesii or something, but I think now it says $249.00.... seems steep! It's a 7-8' tall and quite wide specimen, I'd like it but don't think worth experimenting to Z6...
fireweed22
Original Author
12 years ago
Yes, I thought below it said Bridgesii or something, but I think now it says $249.00.... seems steep! It's a 7-8' tall and quite wide specimen, I'd like it but don't think worth experimenting to Z6...