Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata'
Japanese yew 'Capitata'
Taxus Taxus
'Capitata' _ 'Capitata' is a conical, slow-growing, evergreen tree with linear, needle-like, spiny-tipped, dark green leaves. brighter when young, and insignificant flowers followed by soft, spherical, red fruit on female plants.
Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata' is: Evergreen
Conical
Most parts, especially the seeds, are highly toxic if eaten.
Insignificant or absent, Yellow-brown in Spring
Dark-green in All seasons
Gall mites , Scale insects , Tortrix moth , Vine weevil Gall mites , Scale insects , Tortrix moth , Vine weevil
Phytophthora root diseases Phytophthora root diseases
No regular pruning necessary, but can be trimmed and shaped when required.
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata' (Japanese yew 'Capitata') will reach a height of 9m and a spread of 6m after 20-50 Years.
Beds and borders, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Plant in any well-drained soil. Will tolerate exposure, dry soils and urban pollution.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata'
Japanese yew 'Capitata'
Taxus Taxus
'Capitata' _ 'Capitata' is a conical, slow-growing, evergreen tree with linear, needle-like, spiny-tipped, dark green leaves. brighter when young, and insignificant flowers followed by soft, spherical, red fruit on female plants.
Garden origin
Evergreen
Conical
Most parts, especially the seeds, are highly toxic if eaten.
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Insignificant or absent, Yellow-brown in Spring
Dark-green in All seasons
Gall mites , Scale insects , Tortrix moth , Vine weevil
No regular pruning necessary, but can be trimmed and shaped when required.
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata' (Japanese yew 'Capitata') will reach a height of 9m and a spread of 6m after 20-50 Years.
Beds and borders, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Plant in any well-drained soil. Will tolerate exposure, dry soils and urban pollution.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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