Taxus baccata
English Yew
Description
A low spreading shrub with horizontal major branches. Lateral shoots droop and are somewhat stiff. Needles are a glossy dark green.
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.
Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.