TAXUS
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TAXUS
Commonly known as Yew
Genus of 5-10 species of broadly rounded to upright, mainly dioecious evergreen, coniferous large shrubs or trees found in forest extending from northern temperate regions to the Philippines and Central America.
The native is T. baccata, Common, English, or European yew.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Tortrix moth caterpillars, vine weevil, yew scale, phytophthora root rot. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. -
Fully hardy
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Height
2m (6ft) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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ConiferTightly-packed foliage on upright stems.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun
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Partial shade
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toxic if eaten
(People & Pets) -
Narrowly columnar
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