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    Taxus baccata

    Also Known As

    • English Yew

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 45'
    • W: 20'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Taxus baccata plant details

    Taxus baccata is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Taxus baccata

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: taxaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 20 FT wide, 45 FT tall
    Uses: easy-to-grow, hedge, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Taxus baccata

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A dense, slow growing, often multi-trunked Yew that forms a rounded, pyramidal shape, and can grow to 45' tall and 20' wide. Can, and usually is, pruned in cultivation to many different shapes. Leaves are glossy, dark green on top and dull, light green below. Grow in full sun or part shade.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Taxus baccata plant

    How to Grow Taxus baccata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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