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Dwarf Golden Japanese Yew

Scientific name: Taxus cuspidata 'Nana Aurescens'
Taxonomy
Family:Taxaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 8
Sun:Partial shade
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:3 ft
Width:6 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Each spring the new growth on this Japanese Yew cultivar bursts forth as golden yellow, contrasting nicely with the older green, chartreuse foliage.

  Morphology:
This is a dwarf confer that grows to 3’ in height and 6’ in width at full maturity. The needles are spiny-tipped and golden yellow in year one. It has a flat top or nested growth habit.
This is a male cultivar that lacks berries.

  Adaptation:
Prefers moist, sandy loams; be sure to avoid sites that don’t drain well.

This cultivar is somewhat shade tolerant. Morning sun is preferred with afternoon shade. None-the-less this cultivar can handle more sun than most other yews.

Yew foliage is known to be toxic to humans and animals, so care should be exercised in planting it around children and pets.

  Pests:
Root rot might occur on the wetter sites.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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