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Japanese Yew

Dense evergreen conifer with fine branching and good needle retention; excellent for formal styles.

Seasonal Care Guide

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  • Watering: Water only if soil is completely dry. Monitor for freeze-thaw cycles in container.
  • Pests Disease: Inspect for scale and spider mites overwintering. Treat with dormant oil spray if needed.
  • Winter Protection: Keep protected in cold frame or unheated shelter to avoid root freeze.
  • Development: Plan structural changes. Yews tolerate heavy work in spring.

Placement & Seasonal Notes

  • Placement: Full sun to partial shade
  • Notes: Handles both sun and partial shade well; prefers sheltered locations.
  • Winter: Cold hardy; avoid drying winds in exposed areas.
  • Summer: Watch for spider mites in hot, dry conditions.

Leaf Traits

  • Persistence: Evergreen
  • Form: Conifer

Watering & Fertilization

  • Watering: Moderate
  • Notes: Even moisture; tolerates some dryness once established.
  • Season: Spring → Autumn
  • Fertilization: Balanced
  • Notes: Slow-release in spring; avoid heavy summer feeding.

Training Techniques

  • Wiring: Spring or Autumn
  • Notes: Wood sets well but can scar - check wire often.
  • Pruning: Maintenance throughout growing season; structural in spring
  • Notes: Clip new growth to refine pads; responds well to pinching.
  • Repotting: Every 3-5 years
  • Notes: Repot in early spring with minimal root disturbance.

Propagation

  • Method: Cuttings or seed
  • Notes: Semi-hardwood cuttings with hormone root well.

Zone 8b Considerations

Avoid repotting in wet winter