Upright Japanese Yew

Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata'


A dense, pyramidal large evergreen shrub or small tree with beautiful deep green needles, maintains its habit into old age, ideal for small-scale articulation in home landscapes; takes pruning exceptionally well; one of the few evergreens that loves shade

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Features and Growing Tips

Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.

Planting and Growing

and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 70 years or more., Upright Japanese Yew will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It has a low canopy

and parts of it are known to be toxic to humans and animals, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, so care should be exercised in planting it around children and pets., such as against the south side of a white wall. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. However, you may want to keep it away from hot

Plant Facts

Prefers full sun to shade

Keep moisture level average to moist

Mature Size 15'Hx10'W

Zone 4a

Known to be toxic

Likes well drained soil