Gerald L. Klingaman
Family
Taxaceae
Botanical Name
Taxus x media
Plant Common Name
Anglojap Yew, Common Yew, Intermediate Yew
General Description
The hybrid between English yew (Taxus baccata) and Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata), Taxus x media is a variable evergreen shrub with flat, supple, dark green needles. It includes many cultivars, ranging in habit from low and spreading to upright and columnar. Its toughness, adaptability, tolerance of shearing, and red fleshy fruits (on female plants) make it a popular choice for hedges, foundation plantings, or screening.
This shrub does best in moist, well-drained, acid to slightly alkaline soil. Give it shelter from harsh sun and wind. Deer and self-sown seedlings can be a problem.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
7 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 7
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Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
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Height
2'-20' / 0.6m - 6.1m
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Width
3'-20' / 0.9m - 6.1m
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Pollution
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Growth Rate
Slow
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant
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Habit
Upright/Erect
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
None
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Fruit Color
Red
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Dark Green, Bronze
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Bark Color
Sandy Brown
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
Yes
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Fine
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Bark Texture
Smooth
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Usage
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
Sometimes
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Attracts
Birds
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Self-Sowing
Yes
