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  • Latin Names
  • Common Names
  • Woody Plants of Oregon
  • Woody Plant Search
    • Woody Broadleaf Search
    • Conifer Search
  • Additional Information
    • Plant Identification: Examining Leaves
    • Scientific Plant Names
    • Glossary of technical terms
    • USDA Hardiness Zone Maps of the United States
    • Sunset's Climate Zones
    • References
    • Oregon Master Gardener Training: Identifying Woody Plants

Taxus

Common Name: 
Yew

Evergreen small trees or shrubs with spreading or ascending branches. Shade tolerant. Foliage is usually dark green and dense. Leaves are needle-like, flat, and lighter green on the underside. The fruit (aril) consists of a single seed (poisonous!) surrounded by a red, fleshy-cup.
Taxus: the Latin name for Yew.

Pronunciation: 
TAKS-us
Family: 
Taxodiaceae
Cupressaceae

Taxus cuspidata 'Amersfoort'

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Taxus baccata 'Repandens Aurea'

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Taxus × media 'Hicksii'

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Taxus cuspidata

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Taxus × media 'Tautonii'

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Taxus × media 'Bean Pole'

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Taxus × media

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Taxus cuspidata Emerald Spreader™

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Taxus cuspidata 'Cross Spreading'

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Taxus canadensis

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