Taxus cuspidata

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Taxus cuspidata

Upright Japanese Yew

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer:

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.