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

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) — The Pacific Yew (Taxus brevifolia) is an evergreen with a narrow; prefers moist, well-drained soil with partial to full shade

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — tree for full or half or shade

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — reaching up to 50 feet tall and spreading 20 feet wide; needle-like leaves that are about 1 inch long

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — It sports dark green needles and bears red, berry-like fruits; making it versatile for landscape design

Pacific Yew (Taxus Brevifolia) — Prefers moist, well-drained soil with partial to full shade; tree for full or half or shade

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