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 4–7

Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — Deer resistant, it provides year-round interest

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Taxaceae

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Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — perfect for hedges with its dense; pruning tolerance makes it ideal for shaping, image 51

Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — conifer / shrub for full or half or shade; at roughly 6-12 inches per year

Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — Always design with care, preserving the safety of both the environment and the community; rounded cones; bright red

Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) — Mature size: 10-40ft tall, 10-25ft wide, with a slow growth rate of 6-12in/year; this robust species can achieve a, image 52

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