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Yew, English Yew 'Dovastoniana Pendula'

Taxusbaccata

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Genus

Taxus (TAKS-us)

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Species

baccata (BAK-ah-tuh)

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Synonym

Taxus baccata var. dovastoniana

Taxus baccata var. pendula

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Textured

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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