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Yew, Japanese
Podocarpus macrophyllus
Slow growing evergreen shrub native to Japan and southern China that has adapted well to the southern landscape. Naturally forms a conical to dome shape, and is commonly pruned into uniformed shapes for hedges, topiaries, or screens. The foliage is dark green and needlelike, whorled around the stems. Male plants have catkins that produce pollen. The females produce blue-green berries attached to attractive, yet mildly toxic, droop fruits that can be red, yellow, and dark purple.
The Japanese Yew tolerates poor soil conditions as long as good drainage is provided. Japanese Yew grows well in the shade and sun, and can fit a variety of landscape needs when pruned into any form.
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Shade Specimen |
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Screen |
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Topiary |
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Hedge |
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Height25-30 Feet
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Spread10-15 Feet
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Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips for Podocarpus macrophyllus
Leaves will turn an unattractive shade of yellow if grown in highly alkaline soils; high nitrogen based fertilizer is recommended.
Interesting Notes
Foliage and parts of the berries are fatally toxic.
USDA Hardiness Zone 7b
Available Sizes:
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Description |
| YEW-JAP-05 |
#005 YEW, JAPANESE |
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| YEW-JAP-15 |
#015 YEW, JAPANESE |
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| YEW-JAP-24B |
24BOX YEW, JAPANESE |
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| YEW-JAP-30 |
#030 YEW, JAPANESE |
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| YEW-JAP-01 |
#001 YEW, JAPANESE |
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