Additional Information
Reports vary, but there are up to 10 species of Taxus, and hundreds of variants and cultivars in various sizes, habits, and forms. Members of the Yew genus are one of the most common evergreen shrubs used in the landscape industry today. This is due in large part to their durability, pest and disease resistance, ease of propagation, and adaptability to environmental conditions. However, the Yew is perhaps overused in the landscape. These plants tolerate heavy pruning, but can be severely damaged by deer. All parts of Taxus are poisonous (various alkaloids), except for the fleshy, red aril that surrounds the seed.
