What: Taxus baccata “Fastigiata,” with the common name Irish yew, is an extremely useful evergreen conifer for sun or shade. Most commonly used for hedging purposes, it has a naturally upright ...

About 10 years ago, I planted several upright yews to provide privacy in my garden. A couple of them have gotten thin and are showing some yellowing in the foliage. This has come on over the last f… ...

The long-lived, cold-hardy Japanese yew grows slowly and can live up to 400 to 600 years in the wild. It can grow up to 50 feet tall in its native habitat but generally settles at around 20 to 30 ...

If you’re looking for a colorful privacy screen or tall-growing hedge, a good choice is the English yew (Taxus baccata ‘Elegantissima’). This densely clad, upright grower can exceed 10 feet ...

Anglo-Japanese (Taxus x media) yew has foliage that is spiraled on the twig, so it does not lay flat on a table. Yews are distributed worldwide and there are some yews native to the United States ...

Although poisonous when ingested, the yew species is an integral component in medicine development for cancer treatment. In 1971, researchers seeking plants that may possess anti-cancer properties ...

Spreading English yew has a pleasing form with low-growing, horizontal branches that droop slightly at the tip. Its evergreen presence is valuable in the garden year-round. In spring, make it a ...

Weed of the Month: Yew, Taxus Taxus species, frequently called "yew" are used as ornamentals in North America. By University of Kentucky College of Agriculture; February 22, 2012 ...

* Common name: Spreading English yew 'Repandens' * Botanical name: Taxus baccata 'Repandens' * What it is: A dark-green, soft-needled evergreen with a wide, loose, spreading habit. Durable and ...

The Irish yew, Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata,' is a prime example of how useful an evergreen can be. It's a tough plant, needing no supplemental water once it's established. It grows in sun or part ...