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Yew, English Yew 'Washingtonii'

Taxusbaccata

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Genus

Taxus (TAKS-us)

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Species

baccata (BAK-ah-tuh)

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Synonym

Taxus canadensis var. washingtonii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Textured

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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