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Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain consistent soil moisture. Reduce watering in winter.
Also known as American Yew · Canadian Yew · Western Yew
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Pacific Yew (Taxus brevifolia) is a slow-growing, shade-tolerant evergreen conifer native to the Pacific Northwest of North America.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers partial to full shade.
30% intensity
Protect from intense afternoon sun.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
60% intensity
Water more frequently during dry spells.
Prefers well-drained, acidic to neutral soils rich in organic matter.
50% intensity
Ideal growing range is between 10°C and 20°C.
50% intensity
Can tolerate cooler temperatures.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
20% intensity
Avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain consistent soil moisture. Reduce watering in winter.
Prune only to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Avoid heavy pruning as it can stress the tree and affect its natural form.
Difficult from seed, which requires stratification. Cuttings can be taken from semi-hardwood in summer, but rooting is slow.
Not applicable for trees planted in the ground. Container-grown specimens may need repotting every 2-3 years into a larger pot.
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Where Pacific Yew (Taxus brevifolia) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Taxaceae |
| Genus | Taxus |
| Species | Taxus brevifolia |
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