Taxus cuspidata – Japanese Yew

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Taxus cuspidata – Japanese Yew

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Slow-growing, densely branched shrub that can grow into an irregular, multi-trunked tree. In its natural habitat, it grows to a height of up to 15 - 20 m, but when cultivated it does not attain heights of more than 5 m. The trunk is reddish brown and flaky. The branches spread as they grow and are somewhat vertical, dense with short lateral branches. The very dark green needles are linear and taper to a point. They are lighter green underneath and the short stem is yellowish. After unremarkable flowers, seeds appear that are covered 4/5 by a fleshy, red case of approx. 0.5 cm. This species is cultivated often in the US and Canada because it is more winter-hardy than T. baccata. In Europe, T. cuspidata is used generally for pruning (bonsai) shapes, owing to its multi-trunked growth.

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Specifications
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Height
2.5 - 5 m
Crown
spherical, irregular, later broader, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
reddish brown, flaking bark, twigs green
Leaf
needles, deep dark green, 1.5 - 3 cm, evergreen
Flowers
unremarkable, dioecious, ♂ yellow buds, ♀ green
Fruits
brownish black seeds, covered 4/5 with a fleshy, red case
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
sandy, loamy soil, well-permeable
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, industrial areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
specimen conifer
Origin
Eastern Asia
Specimen conifer acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green yellow average growing provides food for birds toxic components
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Frequently asked questions
Taxus cuspidata

Taxus cuspidata can eventually reach a height of 2.5 - 5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Taxus cuspidata is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 2.5 - 5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Taxus cuspidata is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Taxus cuspidata with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Taxus cuspidata blooms in march.
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