1. Yew Taxus species Group: Coniferous Plants Leaf/Bud Arrangement: N/A Identification: Winter-- Short-stalked but wide needle Dark olive green and glossy on the top Yellowish green with two stripes on the back Large rounded reproductive buds laterally Stem usually green Summer– Same as above, but lighter early Females have a brown seed surrounded by a berry-like red aril

2. Spread: 3-12’ Height: 3-25’ Hardiness: Zones 4-7 Texture: medium Habit: variable Cultivars: T. cuspidata ‘Capitata’- pyramidal 15’x20’ T. x media ‘Brownii’-12’x9’ or smaller, male ‘ Densiformis’-6’x4’ or smaller ‘ Hicksii’-very upright up to 10’ ‘ Wardii’-12’-7’ female Landscape value: Very few insect or disease problems, It is poisonous, needs good drainage, can be pruned into almost any shape, any time of year