Taxus cuspidata
Upright Japanese Yew
Description
This evergreen tree will reach 50' tall in Japan and 25' tall in North America. It has small, dark or light green leaves and red berries that are in season during the fall. This is a highly combustible plant.
Plant Type
Conifer, Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Poisonous
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, With Rocks
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Topiary
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.