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English Yew

Taxus Baccata

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Overview

The English Yew (Taxus baccata) is an evergreen with a dense, conical habit, reaching up to 50 feet tall and 20 feet wide. It sports dark green needles and red, cup-shaped berries. Hardy in USDA zones 6-7, it thrives in well-drained soil and tolerates shade. Ideal as a hedge or specimen, Yews require minimal pruning. Note: All parts, except the berry flesh, are toxic; handle with care.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 6–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate
English Yew (Taxus Baccata) — The English Yew (Taxus baccata) stands as an iconic evergreen
English Yew (Taxus Baccata) — The English Yew (Taxus baccata) is an evergreen with a denseEnglish Yew (Taxus Baccata) — remain lustrous throughout the yearEnglish Yew (Taxus Baccata) — revered for its longevity and versatility in landscape designEnglish Yew (Taxus Baccata) — about 1 to 1.5 inches longEnglish Yew (Taxus Baccata) — Hardy in USDA zones 6-7, it thrives in well-drained soil and tolerates shadeEnglish Yew (Taxus Baccata) — Note: All parts, except the berry flesh, are toxic; handle with care+23

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Taxaceae
Climate
Temperate

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English Yew (Taxus Baccata) — The English Yew (Taxus baccata) stands as an iconic evergreen
English Yew (Taxus Baccata) — The English Yew (Taxus baccata) is an evergreen with a dense
English Yew (Taxus Baccata) — remain lustrous throughout the year
English Yew (Taxus Baccata) — revered for its longevity and versatility in landscape design
English Yew (Taxus Baccata) — about 1 to 1.5 inches long
English Yew (Taxus Baccata) — Hardy in USDA zones 6-7, it thrives in well-drained soil and tolerates shade
English Yew (Taxus Baccata) — Note: All parts, except the berry flesh, are toxic; handle with care
English Yew (Taxus Baccata) — reaching up to 50 feet tall and 20 feet wide
English Yew (Taxus Baccata) — It sports dark green needles and red, cup-shaped berries
English Yew (Taxus Baccata) — Ideal as a hedge or specimen, Yews require minimal pruning
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