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Taxus baccata ‘Repandens’

Taxus baccata ‘Repandens’

Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Order
Taxales
Family
Taxaceae
Genus
Taxus
Species
Taxus baccata 'Repandens'
Synonyms
yew 'Repandens'

Habitat / Home / Areal

The species are numerous and widespread throughout the northern hemisphere. Among them, many forms vary in habit. They grow slowly and reach a high age.

Botanical description

Habitus: The basic species grows into tall trees, the bark is reddish brown and peels off in old age. It grows up to 50 cm in height.

Leaf: Needles dark green, shiny, pale green below, arranged in two rows, flat and poisonous.

Flower: The plant is dioecious, meaning that the female and male flowers are separated on two plants.

Fruit: The fruit of the yew tree is encased in a red fleshy sheath.

Growth conditions / Cultivation / Care

Yew tolerates winter and shade well. It does not like soil that is too wet or too acidic. It tolerates pruning well. Suitable for city centres as it tolerates urban air and dust well.

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Use / Function and landscape

  • Solitary plantings
  • clipped hedges
  • ground cover

Special use

  • Green urban areas
  • cemeteries
  • terraces

Reproduction

Seeding, cuttings

Varieties

T. baccata ‘Repandens’

Diseases and pests

Phytophthora ramorum