Japanese Yew
Taxus cuspidata
Evergreen-Shrubs
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Taxus cuspidata Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Taxus cuspidata |
| Common Name: | Japanese yew |
| Family: | Taxaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | hedges, foundations, groupings, topiary |
| Characteristics | |
| Height: | 5 - 30 feet tall |
| Foliage: | evergreen, needle-like, short-stalked, and 2-ranked |
| Flower: | dioecious |
| Fruit: | red |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | very shade-tolerant |
| Soil: | well-drained, moist soil does not tolerate wet feet |
| USDA Zone: | zones 4 - 7 |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | if drainage is a problem, plant in raised beds |
| Additional Notes: | numerous cultivars available |
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