Pacific Yew

Taxus Brevifolia

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Overview

The Pacific Yew (Taxus brevifolia) is an evergreen with a narrow, columnar form, reaching up to 50 feet tall and spreading 20 feet wide. It sports dark green needles and bears red, berry-like fruits. Prefers moist, well-drained soil with partial to full shade. Hardy to zone 6, it's revered for its ornamental qualities and the cancer-fighting compound, taxol, found in its bark. Ideal for shaded landscape designs.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 4–10Climate Temperate

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — The Pacific Yew (Taxus brevifolia) is an evergreen with a narrow

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — The Pacific Yew (Taxus brevifolia) is an evergreen with a narrow

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — It sports dark green needles and bears red, berry-like fruits

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — Prefers moist, well-drained soil with partial to full shade

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — it's revered for its ornamental qualities and the cancer-fighting compound

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — Ideal for shaded landscape designs

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — is an evergreen conifer native to the Pacific Northwest

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Taxaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — reaching up to 50 feet tall and spreading 20 feet wide

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — The Pacific Yew (Taxus brevifolia) is an evergreen with a narrow

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — It sports dark green needles and bears red, berry-like fruits

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — Prefers moist, well-drained soil with partial to full shade

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — it's revered for its ornamental qualities and the cancer-fighting compound

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — Ideal for shaded landscape designs

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — is an evergreen conifer native to the Pacific Northwest

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — This slow-growing tree can achieve a height of 25 to 45 feet and a spread of 10 to 20 feet at maturity

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — esteemed for its elegant form and richly hued foliage

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — needle-like leaves that are about 1 inch long

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — horizontally spreading branches are cloaked in dark green

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — providing year-round visual interest.<br><br>Notably

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — meaning individual trees are either male or female

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — The female trees produce striking

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — adding another layer of visual interest

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — particularly in the winter months

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — This tree prefers well-drained soil and can thrive in full to partial shade

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — making it versatile for landscape design

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — It's important to note that all parts of the Taxus brevifolia

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — except the flesh of the aril

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — the Pacific Yew is an excellent choice for residential gardens looking to incorporate native

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — are toxic if ingested.<br><br>With its resilience and modest size

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — Keep in mind that due to its toxicity, it should be planted with caution where pets or children may be present

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — low-maintenance plants that provide year-round beauty and habitat benefits

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