Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata'
Japanese Yew
- The female plants produce fruit that attracts birds
- Tolerates heavy shade and drought
- Excellent specimen or used as a hedge
- Rabbit resistant
- Category: Evergreen, Shrub
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Height: 10-25 ft
- Spread: 5-10 ft
- Bloom Color: Inconspicuous
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Capitata has a strong pyramidal form with dark green foliage. An excellent hedge or topiary evergreen with emerald green new growth in spring that contrasts well against the dark green needles. The female plants produce fruit that attracts birds. Tolerates shade and is considered to be one of the best of the needled evergreens for shady conditions.
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Critter Resistance
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata'
Easily grown in average, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Does not like wet conditions. Prune in early summer to control the size and promote plant density.