Species: Taxus cuspidata
(taks'us kus-pi-day'tah)
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
Tree < 30 feet, Shrub > 8 feet, Shrub 4 to 8 feet, Shrub < 4 feet
3'' - 30'
Evergreen
Irregular, loose- spreading, upright branching
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade, Shade
4b
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
Sun or shade; pollution and shearing tolerant; cold toleran.t
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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