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English Yew

Taxus baccata, Taxaceae

Zones
6–8
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

WindbreakShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (optimal)Full Shade (acceptable)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

GoldensealHydrastis canadensis
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant
Umbrella BambooFargesia murielae
Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

AppleMalus domestica

English yew produces allelopathic compounds that can inhibit apple tree growth

BroccoliBrassica oleracea var. italica

English yew may produce compounds that inhibit growth of sensitive plants like broccoli

Uses

Functions

Hedge

Common Questions

What zones does English Yew grow in?

English Yew grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 8.

What are good companion plants for English Yew?

Good companions for English Yew include Goldenseal, Umbrella Bamboo.

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