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Japanese Yew

Taxus Cuspidata

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Overview

Japanese Yew, Taxus cuspidata, is a versatile evergreen, perfect for hedges with its dense, needle-like foliage. Mature size: 10-40ft tall, 10-25ft wide, with a slow growth rate of 6-12in/year. Hardy in zones 4-7, it thrives in partial to full sun and well-drained soil. Toxic if ingested. Pruning tolerance makes it ideal for shaping. Regular watering recommended, with more frequency during dry spells. Deer resistant, it provides year-round interest.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 4–7Type Conifer, Shrub
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — which allows for shaping into various formal forms.<br><br>For maximum impact

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Shrub
Family
Taxaceae

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Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — This robust species can achieve a mature height of 10 to 40 feet
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — making it suitable for screens, image 38
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — consider its ability to tolerate pruning; with a spread of 10 to 25 feet
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — spanning approximately 1 inch in length
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — As an ideal candidate for landscape design, it offers both aesthetic appeal and versatility; the plant is adaptable to both
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — Regular watering recommended, with more frequency during dry spells
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — at roughly 6-12 inches per year; perfect for hedges with its dense
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — This robust species can achieve a mature height of 10 to 40 feet; always design with care, preserving the safety of both the
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — As an ideal candidate for landscape design, it offers both aesthetic appeal and versatility
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — conifer / shrub for full or half or shade
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — perfect for hedges with its dense; pruning tolerance makes it ideal for shaping, image 51
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — Mature size: 10-40ft tall, 10-25ft wide, with a slow growth rate of 6-12in/year
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — with a spread of 10 to 25 feet
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — at roughly 6-12 inches per year
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — conifer / shrub for full or half or shade; at roughly 6-12 inches per year
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — Pruning tolerance makes it ideal for shaping; conifer / shrub for full or half or shade
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — Remember that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested; is an evergreen conifer renowned for its dense
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — rounded cones; bright red; mature size: 10-40ft tall, 10-25ft wide, with a slow growth rate of 6-12in/year
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — preferring well-drained soils with a pH range from slightly acidic to neutral; needle-like foliage and striking
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — is an evergreen conifer renowned for its dense; hardy in zones 4-7, it thrives in partial to full sun and well-drained soil
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — perfect for hedges with its dense; pruning tolerance makes it ideal for shaping
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — Pruning tolerance makes it ideal for shaping
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — Remember that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested
Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — is an evergreen conifer renowned for its dense
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