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Taxus brevifolia

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Names

Common Names
Pacific Yew, Western Yew

Growth

Height
20-60 feet
Spread
240-720 inches
Growth Rate
Very slow growing

Appearance

Bloom Color
Insignificant
Foliage Color
Dark green
Fall Foliage Color
Green; evergreen foliage does not change color in fall.

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 5a-9b
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally Full Sun; tolerates Full Shade and Partial Shade
Soil Type
Moist, well-drained soil
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
6.0-8.0, slightly acidic to neutral

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen needle
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Bloom Time
Spring

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds, Layering, Cuttings

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Birds are attracted (seeds eaten and dispersed); bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators are not notably attracted (pollination is wind-driven).

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024