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Amentotaxus argotaenia
Also Known As
- Catkin Yew
Plant type
tree, shrub, conifer
size
- H: 6'-25'
- W: 6'-25'
planting zones
- 8b-11
Amentotaxus argotaenia plant details
Amentotaxus argotaenia is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Amentotaxus argotaenia
- Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
- Plant family: taxaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 25 FT - wide, 6 FT - 25 FT - tall
- Uses: peeling bark
GROWING CONDITIONS for Amentotaxus argotaenia
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This handsome uncommon conifer makes a large shrub/small wide-spreading tree to 6-12' with thick, leathery 2-3" yew-like needles and unique 2-3" pendulous catkins. PSh/M
By: Forestfarm
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How to Grow Amentotaxus argotaenia
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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