How to Care for Taxus cuspidata (Japanese Yew)

Korean name: 주목

The Japanese Yew is an evergreen tree with dark green needle-like leaves and is often used for topiary pruning. It typically grows 2 to 5 meters tall and has a slow growth rate. It adapts well to shade and partial sunlight.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: East Asia (Korea, Japan, China)
• Growth rate: Slow
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: cold hardy, slow growing, evergreen, ornamental, shade tolerant
• Also known as: Japanese Yew, Cuspidata Yew

Care Guide

• Light: Adapts well from partial shade to full sun.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the topsoil feels dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: -15 to 25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer every 3-4 months during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Taxus cuspidata?

Water thoroughly when the topsoil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Taxus cuspidata?

It likes Adapts well from partial shade to full sun.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained soil..

Is Taxus cuspidata safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Taxus cuspidata good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around -15 to 25°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer every 3-4 months during the growing season..