Taxus brevifolia Pacific yew (Taxaceae) Evergreen tree

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Taxus brevifolia
Pacific yew
Evergreen tree
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The Taxus brevifolia plant species is found in Western N. America - Alaska to California. It is a member of the Taxaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pacific yew.

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Latin Name:  Taxus brevifolia
Common Name:  Pacific yew
Family:  Taxaceae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant, except the flesh of the fruit, are highly poisonous[1, 4, 7, 10, 19, 65].

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Growing singly or in small clumps on the banks of mountain streams, in deep gorges and ravines, especially under large coniferous trees[82].

Cultivation Notes: Thrives in almost any soil, acid or alkaline, as long as it is well-drained[1, 200]. Succeeds in dry soils. Plants are very shade tolerant[81]. Dormant plants are very cold-hardy, though the young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts. A slow-growing but apparently long-lived tree[229]. Plants produce very little fibrous root and should be planted in their final positions when still small[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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