English Yew; Irish Yew
Form and Growth Characteristics: Plant Type - ShrubGrowth Rate - slowMature Height - 15-30'Mature Width - 4-8'Longevity -
Ornamental Characteristics: Flower - Dioecious, predominantly female flowers (solitary strobili, green, from leaf axil) but some branches may contain male flowers (stalked strobili, globose, 6-14 stamen)Fruit - seeds solitary 0.25" long, 0.2" broad, olive brown, aril roundish, redLeaf - Needles have a blackish-green top side, with a dull green and a narrow shining midrib underneathFall Color - evergreenBark - reddish brown, furrowed, thin, flakyOther Features - All branches rigidly upright,Possible Use - Season Of Interest -
Culture and Care: Care Requirements - calcarous as well as acid soil, moist, well drained, sandy loamNative Habitat - Europe, northern Africa, western AsiaDiseases and Insects - Taxus mealybug, black vine weevil, Taxus scale, yew-gall midgeStrength - Weakness -Plants of this taxon:
Find Related Plants:- Other plants with the common name Yew.- Other plants of the family Taxaceae.- Other plants of the genus Taxus.- Other plants of the species Taxus baccata.