Taxus brevifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Sylv. 3: 86. (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408633
Common Names
- Pacific Yew
- Pacific Taxus
- Japanese Yew
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taxus brevifolia (also called Japanese yew, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub or tree native to Japan, Korea, and eastern China. It is a slow-growing coniferous tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is found in forests, woodlands, and shrublands, often in moist and shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taxus brevifolia is a popular ornamental plant, used to decorate gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak, and its wood is used for making furniture and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taxus brevifolia is small and yellow-green. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown nut. The seedlings are small and have yellow-green needles.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taxus brevifolia is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Taxus brevifolia
Taxus brevifolia is native to North America and can be found in temperate forests.
Taxus brevifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taxus brevifolia?
Taxus brevifolia
What is the common name of Taxus brevifolia?
Pacific Yew
What is the natural habitat of Taxus brevifolia?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Taxus genus
Species in the Taxaceae family
Amentotaxus argotaenia, Amentotaxus assamica, Amentotaxus formosana, Amentotaxus poilanei, Amentotaxus yunnanensis, Amentotaxus hekouensis, Austrotaxus spicata, Pseudotaxus chienii, Taxus cuspidata, Taxus floridana, Taxus contorta, Taxus brevifolia, Taxus baccata, Taxus wallichiana, Taxus globosa, Taxus mairei, Taxus canadensis, Taxus sumatrana, Taxus florinii, Taxus calcicola, Taxus chinensis, Taxus lambertiana, Taxus phytonii, Torreya nucifera, Torreya californica, Torreya taxifolia, Torreya fargesii, Torreya jackii, Torreya grandis, Torreya parvifolia, Torreya dapanshanica,
References
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Taxus brevifolia Nutt.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification