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English Yew

Taxus baccata ยท Taxaceae

A dense, dark-green conifer that tolerates hard clipping, making it the classic choice for formal hedges and topiary. All parts except the red aril are highly toxic to people and pets if eaten.

At a glance

  • Habit
    Shrub
  • Light
    Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water
    Moderate Water
  • Soil
    Well-Drained, Clay Soil
  • Climate
    Cool Temperate, Warm Temperate
  • Frost
    Frost-Hardy
  • Mature size
    6 m H ร— 4 m W
  • Foliage
    Evergreen
  • Growth rate
    Slow-Growing
  • Maintenance
    Moderate Maintenance
  • Good for