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Japanese Yew

Shrub

Taxus cuspidata

Overview
The ultimate low-maintenance evergreen that thrives in challenging conditions where other shrubs fail. This adaptable workhorse tolerates deep shade, urban pollution, and heavy pruning, making it ideal for foundation plantings and formal hedges. Its dense, dark green needle foliage provides year-round structure and serves as the perfect backdrop for flowering plants.
Planting
Plant nursery specimens spring through fall. Extremely tolerant of transplanting and pruning.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 60-120.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Scale insects, mealybugs, spider mites. Common diseases: Root rot in waterlogged soils, twig blight.