Take six different provenances seeds as the research object, thousand kernel weight、 excellent degree, viability, germination rate and germination potential were analyzed. The results showed that different provenances of Taxus chinensis var. mairei weight of the seed ranges from 86. 0 ~ 90. 25g,excellent degree of 85. 0% ~ 90. 0%,viability average of 80. 2%,the germination rate being in the range of 64. 6% ~ 79. 4%, germination potential average of 15. 17 d. The germination characteristics were the best in Jiujiang City and Sangzhi,using 40 ℃ warm water soaking them for 20min,and 0. 5g / kg gibberellin solution soaking for 24h,sowing after the next spring resulting in the highest germination rate( 89. 33%).