Capitata Upright Japanese Yew
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Capitata Upright Japanese Yew |
| Botanical Name | Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata' |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Evergreen |
| Mature Height | 20 to 25 ft |
| Mature Width | 8 to 10 ft |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Bloom Color | Non-Flowering |
| Bloom Interest | Non-Flowering |
| Seasonal Interest | Winter |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Evergreen Needles |
| Fall Color | Green |
| Attributes | Drought Tolerant, Dry Shade, Rabbit Resistant |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Notes | Yews are quite sensitive to poorly drained soils which keep the root system too wet. Berm the planting bed if drainage is a problem. |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 to 6 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Moderate |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Water new plantings once a week until plants show no sign of stress. Taper off, relying on nature to give an average of 1" of rain per week. During times of heat stress, water slow and deep to encourage roots to grow deep. |
| Fertilize Notes | Conifers should not be fertilized during the first growing season. Established plants that look good in color and in growth don't need fertilizer. If needed, fertilizer should be applied when dormant. |
| Prune Notes | Trim to maintain the natural pyramidal shape and the height wanted. |