common yew
Taxus baccata
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe, North Africa, Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
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.
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well common yew grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe, North Africa, Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.