Japanese yew
Taxus cuspidata
Taxus
Taxaceae
Trees & Shrubs
Zone 2–7
Yew is slow-growing and highly toxic—keep away from pets.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses, humans.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
—
Mature Height
60″ – 480″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Moderate Moisture
Soil pH
5.3 – 7.8
Temperature
-50° – 75°F
Mature Spread
up to 360″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Safety & Use
Toxic to dogs
Toxic to cats
Toxic to horses
Poisonous to humans
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Dec 30, 2021 by Fabrice Rubio (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Available From (0)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.