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Taxus

Genus: Taxus - Family: Taxaceae

Phonetic Spelling: TAKS-us

Common Names:

  • Yew

Tags

drought tolerant
shrub
evergreen
hedge
cpp
evergreen shrub
long lived
shrub borders
conifer
evergreen tree
tsc
tsc-cg
poisonous
problem for cats
problem for dogs
problem for horses
fantz
wet soils intolerant
poisonous fruits
dioecious

Quick Facts

  • Height: Not specified
  • Width: Not specified
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 6a
    • 6b
    • 4a
    • 4b
    • 5a
    • 5b
  • NC Region:Not specified
  • Origin:Asia, North America, Central America, North Africa

  • Life Cycle:
    • Woody
    • Perennial
  • Plant Types:
    • Shrub
    • Perennial
    • Poisonous
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

N/A

Taxus spp.
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