Taxus cuspidata - 30-40 CM RB

Description
The Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata) is a shrub that grows densely branched and usually reaches a height of around 3.5 metres and a width of around 4 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative red cones adorn Taxus cuspidata from September. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant

Leaves
The Japanese yew is evergreen. Its needles are dark green.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese yew has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese yew is a dense and branching shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2.5 - 3.5 m and is approx. 2.5 - 4 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Fruit
The berry-like, red cones of Taxus cuspidata appear from September.

Interesting facts
Taxus cuspidata is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, topiary, ornamental shrub, park, bonsai