Taxus baccata
English yew
Needle-like, dark green leaves on horizontal branches and fleshy, cup-shaped, bright-red autumn fruits on female plants. The dark green foliage of...
Plant description
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Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade / shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Taxus baccata:
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