Species: Taxus cuspidata

(taks'us kus-pi-day'tah)

Taxus cuspidata

Japanese Yew

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

Many cultivars and varieties exist for this species. Below is a selection of what this species has to offer.

'Aurescens', 'Bright Gold', 'Capitata', 'Columnaris', 'Densa', 'Expansa', 'Minute Westons', 'Nana'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree < 30 feet, Shrub > 8 feet, Shrub 4 to 8 feet, Shrub < 4 feet

Height: 3'' - 30'

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: Irregular, loose- spreading, upright branching

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade, Shade

Hardy To Zone: 4b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: Sun or shade; pollution and shearing tolerant; cold toleran.t

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

SEVERE DEER BROWSE

Bare Root Transplanting

Moderately difficult

Other

Native to Japan, Korea, Manchuria; transplant containerized or B & B in spring or fall

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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