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    TAXUS
    TAXUS baccata
    TAXUS baccata
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    TAXUS baccata

    Commonly known as Common yew, English yew

    AWARD
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      The ancient tree seen in British churchyards and the countryside. With Scots pine and juniper one of only three conifers native to the UK. Can withstand renovation pruning.
    • Medicinal properties
    • Pests & Diseases
      Tortrix moth caterpillars, vine weevil, yew scale, phytophthora root rot.
    • Place of origin
      Europe, northern Africa to Iran
    • Evergreen
      glossy or matt, dark-green leaves 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long are 2-ranked and parted either side of the shoots.
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Linear
    • Height
      10-20m (33-66ft)
    • Spread
      8-10m (26-33ft)
    • Conifer
      The highly modified seed cone consists of a single green seed surrrounded by a juicy, sweet, usually red, aril 1cm (½in) across.
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
    • Tree
      Spreading, horizontal branches with shoots that remain green for many years and scaly, purple-brown bark.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full shade
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • toxic if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • Broadly conical
    • Bird friendly
    • Mature Size
      10-20m (33-66ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        8-10m (26-33ft)
      		  
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