This coniferous tree has a straight trunk with reddish-brown bark and horizontal spirally arranged branches that form a dense conical habit. It has male and female flowers that produce a greenish cone during early summer.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9 

Torreya nucifera is naturally found in southern Japan growing in woodlands on the coast and in the lower mountains. It prefers a well drained fertile moist soil in an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender. 

The Japanese Torreya is grown for its dense conical habit and its glossy foliage. It is planted in large gardens or parks as a specimen tree. It is also used in the background of Japanese gardens and establishes in 3 to 5 years. It is suitable for coastal or low mountain regions but may be difficult to obtain. ID 2697

Torreya (tor-REA-ah) nucifera (noo-SIF-er-ra)

Taxaceae (tax-AY-see-ee)
Yew Family