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    Taxus brevifolia

    Also Known As

    • Pacific Yew
    • Western Yew

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 20'-50'
    • W: 20'-40'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Taxus brevifolia plant details

    Taxus brevifolia is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Taxus brevifolia

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: taxaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 20 FT - 50 FT - tall
    Uses: peeling bark, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Taxus brevifolia

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Always revered for its durability, the wood was used by Native Americans for paddles and canoes, it is also used for long lasting fence posts, this uncommon very slow-growing native tree (to 45') of the Pacifica Northwest is also source of taxol, used to treat cancer; its dark-green needles are lightened by their silvery undersides and by the very decorative peeling rose-colored bark. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Taxus brevifolia plant

    How to Grow Taxus brevifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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