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TAXUS baccata
Commonly known as Common yew, English yew

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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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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
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Pests & Diseases
Tortrix moth caterpillars, vine weevil, yew scale, phytophthora root rot. -
Place of origin
Europe, northern Africa to Iran -
Evergreenglossy or matt, dark-green leaves 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long are 2-ranked and parted either side of the shoots.
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Coastal / windswept
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
10-20m (33-66ft) -
Spread
8-10m (26-33ft) -
ConiferThe highly modified seed cone consists of a single green seed surrrounded by a juicy, sweet, usually red, aril 1cm (½in) across.
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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TreeSpreading, horizontal branches with shoots that remain green for many years and scaly, purple-brown bark.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full shade
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Broadly conical
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size10-20m (33-66ft)
8-10m (26-33ft)
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