Japanese Yew

Scientific Name
Taxus cuspidata
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Evergreen foliage; red fruit on female plants (foliage and the seed within the fruit are both toxic).

Culture

Full sun to fairly deep shade; well-drained soil is essential.

Plant Type
Mature Height

Variable; the species can grow up to 40 feet tall; several cultivars produce a more manageable, shrub-sized plant.

Minimum Height
Height Value
10.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
40.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Width

Variable; the species can grow quite large; several cultivars produce a more manageable, shrub-sized plant.

Mature Form

Varies by cultivar

Native Regions, Text

Japan, Korea, Manchuria

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
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Japanese Yew; cultivar 'Capitata'
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29432
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Leaves of Japanese Yews
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29433
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Form of Japanese Yew
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29434
PlantID
458