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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Good to know
Possibly same as 'Dovastonii Aurea', propagated from sideshoots resulting in prostrate habit. Slow-growing. Females may produce red arils sparsely. Can withstand renovation pruning -
Pests & Diseases
Tortrix moth, caterpillars, vine weevil, yew scale, Phytophthora root rot -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
EvergreenLeaves 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Gold
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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
Tolerates full shade -
Full sun
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Partial shade
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toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Bird friendly
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1.5m (5ft)
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