tree⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 3b – Zone 7b
A slow-growing evergreen conifer with dark green needle-like foliage and distinctive bright red, berry-like arils in fall. All parts are toxic, making it unsuitable for homes with children or pets.
Overview
Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
slow
Size
30–40′ tall × 20–40′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
none
Zone 3bZone 7b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 7b
pH Range
5.47.8
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.4 to 7.8
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
FallWinter
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
climax
Native Range
Europe, North Africa, Western Asia
Function & Care
wildlife benefithedgerowwindbreakedible
Edible Parts
fruit
Establishment & Care
Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Taxus baccata 'Stricta' is a cultivar of Taxus baccata. This narrow, columnar selection stays upright rather than spreading into the broad form typical of the species.
