Taxus baccata
Yew
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Yew (Taxus baccata) - Description
Taxus baccata is a conifer native to western, central and southern Europe, northwest Africa, northern Iran and southwest Asia. It is the tree originally known as yew, though with other related trees becoming known, it may now be known as English yew, or European yew.
Yew (Taxus baccata) - Blooming
Female plants produce single-seeded, ovoid fruits.
Yew (Taxus baccata) - Growth
Dioecious conical evergreen, coniferous shrubs and small trees. Yews do well anywhere from sun to shade. Height varies depending on variety. One species will grow to approx. 60 ft. tall. Some species that grow prostrate make good groundcovers. Others are nice speciment plants, suitable for topiary and hedges. Yews tolerate dry soils, urban pollution, and coastal conditions.
Yew (Taxus baccata) - Planting
Propagate from the seed. Sow when ripe in containers in a cold frame or in a seedbed. Seeds take atleast 2 years to germinate. Can also propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
Yew (Taxus baccata) - Pest
Mealybugs, mites, black vine weevil, and scale insects. Other issues include root rot, dieback, and needle blights.
Yew (Taxus baccata) - Soil and irrigation
Once established, Yews require little irrigation. Yews are not fussy about soil with two exceptions, soils that are strongly alkaline and soils that are strongly acidic.
