Japanese yew

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A dense pyramid-shaped evergreen, which becomes rounded with age. Yew lends itself to both hedging or topiary. Male and female plants exist; females with red berries, males with pale yellow-green flowers. Tolerant of pollution

Scientific classification

Species: Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
Genus: Taxus
Family: Taxaceae

Toxic if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees · Conifers
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Japanese yew

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Culture

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Toxicity

Toxic if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Japanese yew

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Japanese yew care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

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.

Propagation

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

Growing

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.

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