What you will see
Decline, yellowing and needle drop; recovery after infection is unlikely.
The source says: yew is very susceptible.
How to protect
- Prevention
- do not plant in waterlogged spots
- By hand when presentprune off dead parts
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Shrub · Taxaceae family
Anglojapanese yew
Taxus × media
Full sun to shade in a garden 1.2–1.5 m × 0.8–1 m to −29 °C
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SunFull sun to shade
in a garden after 10 years1.2–1.5 m
in the wild up to 6 m
spacing 2 m
in the wild up to 6 m
spacing 2 m
PlantingMarch–April, September–October
WinterNo winter protection
Toxicity:highly poisonous to people
Highly poisonous to people — do not plant it where children play.
Where to plant and how much to water
Sun, soil and water.
It grows best in full sun to shade, in average soil.
Sun
Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h
Soil
Watering
Frost
−29 °C
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
2–6 m× spread 2–4 m
Plant 2 m apart.
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
Through the year.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
PlantingFeeding
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant).
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Planting
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Feeding
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May–June
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Feeding
Nutrition.
Horn meal
up to 40 g/m² a year, if the soil needs it · May–June
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Pests and diseases
Common problems and what to do.
The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.
High riskMedium riskLow riskRisk for this plant according to the source · no label = no documented level
Phytophthora root rotdiseaseHigh risk
What you will see
Decline, yellowing and needle drop; recovery after infection is unlikely.
The source says: yew is very susceptible.
How to protect
- Prevention
- do not plant in waterlogged spots
- By hand when presentprune off dead parts
What you will see
Semicircular notches on the needles; larvae eat the roots.
The source says: the larvae often injure yew roots.
How to protect
- Chemical — only when nothing else helps as per the labelOnly if the damage is severe: a product authorised in your country against: vine weevil.
What you will see
Semicircular notches on the needles; larvae eat the roots.
The source says: the larvae often injure yew roots.
How to protect
- Chemical — only when nothing else helps as per the labelOnly if the damage is severe: a product authorised in your country against: vine weevil.
What you will see
Scales and raised bumps on twigs; honeydew, sooty mould; white waxy egg threads, usually in early summer (yew scale).
When to look
All yearHow to protect
- Prevention
- tolerate a light infestation – healthy plants cope with it
- By hand all yearremove adult scales and egg threads by hand
- Biological all seasonencourage ladybirds, parasitoid wasps and birds
What you will see
Scales and raised bumps on twigs; honeydew, sooty mould; white waxy egg threads, usually in early summer (yew scale).
When to look
All yearHow to protect
- Prevention
- tolerate a light infestation – healthy plants cope with it
- By hand all yearremove adult scales and egg threads by hand
- Biological all seasonencourage ladybirds, parasitoid wasps and birds
Sources (5)
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 2 m.
Phytophthora root rot — what can you do?
do not plant in waterlogged spots prune off dead parts
Toxicity
Highly poisonous to people
Sources (14) Checked 24 October 2026
- api.gbif.org 2
- plants.ces.ncsu.edu 2
- rhs.org.uk 2 3 4
- lwg.bayern.de
- hgic.clemson.edu
- toxinfo.ch
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: Slovakia, Czechia, Germany
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Uses
In the garden and at home.
Pollinators
few
Toxicity
Highly poisonous to people