Taunton Yew Taxus cuspidata 'Tauntonii'
Few plants have as many stories to tell as the yew. They can grow to be thousands of years old. If you see a shrub pruned to into the shape of an animal or a cube, it’s probably a yew. Robin Hood is said to have made his bows from twigs of the yew. Few evergreens are also as valuable and widely used in landscaping as the yew, a testament to their numerous attributes and durability.
Taunton yew is a hybrid between the Japanese and English yews, commonly known as “AngloJap†yews. This popular variety is a compact, spreading form which can grow to about 4’ tall and wide. It is one of the hardiest of all yews, and is more resistant to winter burning of foliage than other cultivars. This shrub is extremely easy to shape, and tolerates pruning amazingly well. The very dark green leaves are actually flat evergreen needles. The flowers are not showy, but the bright red fruits can be very attractive. Yews are useful in almost every landscape circumstance, and make excellent hedges, in massing, or as accents (sheared or otherwise).
Although they are quite adaptable to a range of soil types, yews are highly intolerant of standing water, and absolutely must be situated in a well-drained area. Taunton yew performs incredibly well in full shade, and is highly tolerant of urban pollution. Although the toughest of the bunch, it is still somewhat susceptible to drying winter winds, and should be situated with some protection from wind in the north. The leaves, branches and fruits are very toxic to both humans and animals, so care should be taken in their landscape use.
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