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Elegantissima

CultivarTaxus baccata 'Elegantissima'

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Taxus baccata (the species)
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Typeshrub, tree

from Taxus baccata · “Yews are evergreen, perennial shrubs or trees in the yew family (Taxaceae) with alternately arranged medium textured needles” — Taxus (Yew) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Lightfull sun to partial shade

from Taxus baccata · “Plant them 6 to 12 feet apart in full sun to partial shade.” — Taxus (Yew) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Waterevery 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings

from Taxus baccata · “Water roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.” — Taxus baccata Care: Light, Water & Tips | Leafy

Soil pH5.45–7.15

from Taxus baccata · “slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.4-7.8)” — Taxus baccata Care: Light, Water & Tips | Leafy

Spacing72–144 in

from Taxus baccata · “Plant them 6 to 12 feet apart in full sun to partial shade.” — Taxus (Yew) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Height442.5–787 in

from Taxus baccata · “reach heights of 2.5–20 m (8.2–65.6 ft)” — Taxus - Wikipedia

Propagationstem cuttings

from Taxus baccata · “They also can be propagated with stem cuttings.” — Taxus (Yew) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Ready whenred, berry-like arils that surround the seeds

from Taxus baccata · “with red, berry-like arils that surround the seeds” — How to Care for English yew (Taxus baccata)

Edible partsornamental

from Taxus baccata · “Yews are often grown as ornamental trees, hedges or topiaries” — Taxus baccata - Wikipedia

Toxicitynot toxic

from Taxus baccata · “⚠️ Taxus baccata is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.” — Taxus baccata Care: Light, Water & Tips | Leafy

Pestslice, mites, black vine weevil

from Taxus baccata · “Insects such as lice, mites and black vine weevil can cause issues.” — Taxus (Yew) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Elegantissima hasn't been researched on its own yet; these facts are for the species as a whole.

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