Scientific Name
Taxus cuspidata

Common Name
Japanese yew

 
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Slow
Site Requirements: Sun to shade; prefers well-drained, sandy soil; tolerates a range of soil types
Height: 4 to 6 feet
Width: 5 to 7 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Vase-shaped; compact, dense
Flower/Fruit: Small red fruit
Foliage: Narrow dull green leaves arranged in V-shaped rows; 0.5 to 1" long
Comments: Tolerant of urban conditions and drought; very cold hardy
Cultivars: Aurescens
   


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