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Taxus cuspidata

Family Taxaceae
Plant Type conifer
Zone USDA:   4a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1 - 15 m (3 - 50 ft)
Spread 1.5 - 9 m (5 - 30 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The showy glossy foliage is deep green in colour, fine in texture and evergreen. Taxus cuspidata (capitate yew) bears showy cones fruit. This plant has showy and smooth bark. A specimen plant, Taxus cuspidata (capitate yew) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Ground cover, hedge, foundation, specimen, screening and topiary.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Taxus cuspidata . Taxus cuspidata is tolerant of drought and pollution. In the winter, Taxus cuspidata provides winter interest.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Taxus cuspidata (capitate yew) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.