Yew

Rich, soft-textured evergreen works well as a foundation plant or as background. Produces inedible red berries in fall. Lovely with rhododendron, barberry, heather, hosta, and variegated euonymus. Grows slowly. Tolerates hard pruning. Prefers well-drained soil; will tolerate alkaline (sweet) or acid (sour).

Companion Plants

Eastern Redbud

Norway Spruce

Spreading Juniper

Plant Details

Common name

Yew
Botanical name

Taxus cuspidata
Variety

Capitata
Zone

USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 7 (0°F).
Light

Part sun
Height

6-8' (2-2.5 m)
Habit

Pyramidal
Feed

In spring
Water

2-3 times per week
Bloom Time

No Bloom
Maintenance

Provide enough water in fall, before freeze

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Gayle S.'s collection

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