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Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata' (Japanese yew 'Capitata')
1 hour care
per year
per year
9m
Max height
Max height
6m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata'
Other names
Japanese yew 'Capitata'
Genus
Taxus Taxus
Variety or Cultivar
'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
Habit
Conical
Toxicity
Most parts, especially the seeds, are highly toxic if eaten.
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Yellow-brown in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Gall mites , Scale insects , Tortrix moth , Vine weevil Gall mites , Scale insects , Tortrix moth , Vine weevil
Phytophthora root diseases Phytophthora root diseases
General care
Pruning
No regular pruning necessary, but can be trimmed and shaped when required.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata' (Japanese yew 'Capitata') will reach a height of 9m and a spread of 6m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in any well-drained soil. Will tolerate exposure, dry soils and urban pollution.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata'
Other names
Japanese yew 'Capitata'
Genus
Taxus Taxus
Variety or Cultivar
'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.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Conical
Toxicity
Most parts, especially the seeds, are highly toxic if eaten.
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Yellow-brown in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Gall mites , Scale insects , Tortrix moth , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
No regular pruning necessary, but can be trimmed and shaped when required.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata' (Japanese yew 'Capitata') will reach a height of 9m and a spread of 6m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in any well-drained soil. Will tolerate exposure, dry soils and urban pollution.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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