Shrub · Taxaceae family
Anglojapanese yew
Taxus × media
In short a 10-second read
Anglojapanese yew (shrub) grows to 2–6 m tall and 2–4 m wide when mature. It grows best in full sun to shade, in average soil. Hardy to −29 °C.
× spread 2–4 m
Where to plant
Sun, soil, frost.
It grows best in full sun to shade, in average soil. Hardy to −29 °C.
Sun
Tolerates several positions — choose to suit the rest of the garden.
Soil and water
average · watering: little
Soil: loamy, humus-rich, clay
Frost
It copes with a normal winter outdoors.
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
Reaches maturity in about 20–50 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Planting
container plant: March, October–November
Winter protection
not needed
Overwintering
It copes with winter on its own.
It overwinters outdoors without protection, hardy to −29 °C.
- Needs no protection
- Hardy to −29 °C
- Evergreen — green in winter too
What to combine it with
Same needs, different flowering.
They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
Does Anglojapanese yew tolerate shade?
Yes, it tolerates full shade.
How much space does Anglojapanese yew need?
At maturity 2–4 m wide and 2–6 m tall; recommended spacing 200 cm.
Does Anglojapanese yew survive winter outdoors?
Yes, without protection, hardy to −29 °C.
Toxicity
Where the data comes from
The data is indicative — we are still comparing it with further sources. Last checked 20 October 2026.
Show sources (13)
- GBIF — Taxus × media
- NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (species/match)
- Wikipedia (EN)
- RHS - Taxus x media 'Hicksii'
- NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- RHS - Trees and shrubs: planting
- Clemson HGIC - Planting Trees Correctly
- RHS - How to grow conifers
- Tox Info Suisse — Eibe
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: Slovakia, Czechia, Germany
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