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Chinese Yew

Taxuschinensis

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Genus
Taxus (TAKS-us)
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Species
chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Conifers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By grafting
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sumter, South Carolina

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