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Yew - Japanese (Taxus cuspidata)

YEW - JAPANESE (TAXUS CUSPIDATA) - Slow growing evergreen conifer with grey-brown bark with russet underlay. Bears dark green, needle-like leaves (LANCEOLATE (LEAF)) with paler undersides than the common yew, with small pink (as opposed to green) flowers in spring and deep-pink berries. All foliage is poisonous except for the fleshy berry surrounding the seed. Nana is a dwarf form well suited to small bonsai styles.


STYLE: Suitable for most styles, except broom.

WARNING : Foliage is poisonous to animals and humans. Keep shaded and sheltered from wind all year

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