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Taxus x media - Anglojap Yew
Family Taxaceae
Botanical Name Taxus x media
Common Name Anglojap Yew
Size Varies with cultivars; from 2-3' to over 20' high!
Hardiness Zone 4 - 7.
Culture Prefers moist, acidic to neutral, well-drained soil in shade or sun.
Ornamental Value Medium texture, clean, evergreen foliage, fleshy red fruits.
Landscape Use Cultivar dependant; typically used as a hedge, screen, for foundations or mass plantings.
Key Identifying Characteristics Leaves are evergreen, needle-like, flat, straight or slightly curved, 1/2 - 1" long.
Notable Cultivars 'Andersonii', 'Densiformis', 'Hicksii'
Campus Location Ag: Morgan Hall, Ellington Crtyd
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