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Taxus chinensis
Also Known As
- Chinese Yew
Plant type
tree, shrub, conifer
size
- H: 20'-50'
- W: 20'-50'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Taxus chinensis plant details
Taxus chinensis is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. and brown and yellow fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Taxus chinensis
- Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
- Plant family: taxaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 20 FT - 50 FT - wide, 20 FT - 50 FT - tall
- Uses: container plant, hedge, pyramidal, topiary, winter interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Taxus chinensis
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Resistant to: deer, pollution and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: alkaline
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Specialty Ornamentals
Garden photo gallery of Taxus chinensis
By: Bruce Marlin
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How to Grow Taxus chinensis
Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- adaptable
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Fruit
- yellow
- brown
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 5'-7'
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Conifer
Zones
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Size
Height: 5'
Width: 1'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Conifer
Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"-12"
- sun - shade
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Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 30'-80'
Width: 15'-50'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Conifer
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 5'-8'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - shade
- regular
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