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  • PSEUDOTAXUS chienii
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    PSEUDOTAXUS chienii

    Commonly known as White berry yew

    Yew-like leaves with two white bands on the undersides and white berries on female plants
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Tortrix moth caterpillars, vine weevils, yew scale, Phytophthora root rot
    • Place of origin
      Southern China
    • Evergreen
      Flat, lance-shaped leaves to 2.5cm (1in) with 2 white bands underneath, arranged spirally on the branch but twisted to form 2 rows
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      4m (13ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Yew-like berries but with the aril white
    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      4m (13ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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    500 ml
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