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Taxus cuspidata

Genus: Taxus - Species: cuspidata - Family: Taxaceae

Phonetic Spelling: TAKS-us kus-pi-DAY-tuh

Common Names:

  • Japanese Yew

Tags

shade garden
evergreen
urban conditions tolerant
winter interest
conifer
needled evergreen
needles
frost tolerant
hardy
poisonous
problem for cats
problem for dogs
problem for horses
rabbit resistant
dry soils tolerant
wet soils intolerant

Quick Facts

  • Height: 10 ft. 0 in. - 25 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 5 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 6a
    • 6b
    • 4a
    • 4b
    • 5a
    • 5b
  • NC Region:Not specified
  • Origin:Korea, China, Russia and Japan

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

Distribution

N/A

Uses

N/A

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