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Japanese yew 'Capitata'

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Japanese yew 'Capitata'
Photo: Jardin botanique de Montréal (Raymond Gagnon)
Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata'
  • Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata'
  • Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata'

Onglets

Botany

Origin and description

Dark green foliage
Height: 4 m
Spread: 2 m

Toxicity

Leaves, twigs and seeds are poisonous

Common name

Japanese yew 'Capitata'

Latin name (genus)

Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata'

English common name

Japanese yew 'Capitata'

French common name

If du Japon 'Capitata'
Horticulture

Growing conditions

Exposure: full sun or partial shade
Type of soil: cool, well-drained, slightly acidic
Slow grower
Sensitive to de-icing salt
Protect young specimens from winter winds

Hardiness

  • Zone 4

See also

Pests and diseases
Physiological disorders