Wild Yew Plant
Taxus baccata, or Wild Yew, is a hardy tree growing 10-15m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, full sun, and has medicinal properties but is not edible.
Habit
Tree
Height
3 to 4 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 60%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
5 to 10 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
15 to 20 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
50 to 100 years
Health Benefits
Medicinal, Ornamental
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 months with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Brown spots on needles, Curling, yellowing leaves, White powdery coating on leaves.
Remove affected parts, improve air circulation, Insecticidal soap, Neem oil.
Fungicides with copper, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Fungicides containing sulfur.