Japanese yew
Taxus cuspidata 'Bright Gold'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Tissue Culture,Air Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 7
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
gold,green,yellow
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Poisonous To Humans:
Yes
Poisonous To Pets:
Yes
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Japanese yew prefer well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. It requires consistent watering during the growing season and should never dry out completely. During the growing season, water when the top inch or so of soil feels dry to the touch. During the winter, allow the soil to dry out between waterings and water only every 2-3 weeks.
sunlight
Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata 'Bright Gold') prefers partial to full sun. It does best when it receives at least 4 hours of direct sunlight each day. If it receives too little sun, its foliage may become too sparse and its branches will be too elegant. It will also require more frequent watering and fertilization to keep it healthy and vibrant. For best results, provide the Japanese yew with at least 4 hours of direct sunlight each day, preferably in the mid-afternoon.
pruning
Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata 'Bright Gold') should be pruned upon planting, and then again in late winter/early spring to keep it shaped and from growing too large. Pruning should involve the removal of dead branches, the trimming of long branches, and if needed, the shaping of the tree. It is important to make sure that no more than 1-third of the tree’s overall canopy is pruned away in 1 session. Pruning Japanese yews is best done using clean and sharp pruning shears to ensure a clean cut. Also, it is important to avoid removing branches from the center of the canopy as this will weaken the tree structure.
