$10.50–$90.00
In stockIn stock1
trefle.io · Taken Dec 30, 2021 by Fabrice Rubio (cc-by-sa)
Taxaceae
Japanese yew
Taxus cuspidata
Zones 2–7Sun Partial ShadeWater ModerateCare Moderate
Trees & Shrubs · Shrub · Evergreen · Shade
Hybrid
Toxicity: humans, dogs, cats, horses — keep out of reach and wear gloves when pruning.
In stock at 2 nurseriesStock updated 9/9/2026
Yew is slow-growing and highly toxic—keep away from pets.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 3 hours
- Watering
- Moderate moisture · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.3–7.8
- Temperature
- -50°F to 75°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 2a-7b
12345678910111213
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 5 ft – 40 ft
- Spread
- 30 ft
- Spacing
- 36 in apart
- Root depth
- Shallow
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
Sources: trefle
More Taxus
Related plants from the same genus
Buy this plant
2 nurseries carry it
Prado Basin Growers
$32.75–$90.00Distance unavailable · 5180 Eucalyptus Ave, Chino, CA 91710
RetailPickupDeliveryDelivery min $750
In stockIn stock1