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.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
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
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Lawn
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Topiary, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.