Planting and Growing Japanese yew
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging |
| Sunlight requirements | Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth |
| Toxicity | Toxic if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Japanese yew?
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Japanese yew?
Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Japanese yew?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Japanese yew?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Japanese yew?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Japanese yew?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Learn more →How to Prune Japanese yew?
Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Learn more →How to Propagate Japanese yew?
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings or by sowing seed as soon as it is ripe, outdoors. For more advice see our information on how to propagate from seed (tree/shrub
Learn more →How to Transplant Japanese yew?
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Learn more →How to Care for Japanese yew in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Japanese yew?
Grow in any well drained soil. Both male and female plants available - females will have red berries, males masses of pale yellow flowers making clouds of pollen. For more information of specialist uses of Yew see our advice page on hedges and topiary care.
Learn more →How to Repot Japanese yew?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Japanese yew?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to phytophthora root diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to tortrix moth, vine weevil, gall mites and scale insects
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Japanese yew
Toxic if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling