Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Taxaceae |
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| Genus | Taxus |
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| Species | sp. |
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| Common Name | yew |
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| iTree Code | TA |
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Plant Form
| Form | Tree or shrub: species dependent |
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| Height | 0 feet |
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| Spread | 0 feet |
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| Deciduous | No |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | dark green upper, light green/yellow under; flat with pointed tip |
Leaf Type
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Needle |
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| Bark | thin, flaky plates, red/brown |
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| Bud | species dependent |
Bud Arrangement
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None |
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| Twig | flexible, yellow/green |
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| Flower | male and female typically on different plants (dioecious) |
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| Fruit | fleshy, red cups (aril) surrounding a bluish seed |
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| Fall Color | green |
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Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
| Min | 2a |
Min | 5.0 |
Soil | Intolerant |
| Max | 6a |
Max | 7.5 |
Spray | Intolerant |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
| Tolerant |
Intolerant |
Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | Different for the various Spp. |
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