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Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata'



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Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata'
Pyramidal Japanese yew

An upright pyramidal form that grows 40-50' in height with one center leader and a number of side leaders. It is commonly sheared into a tight pyramidal habit. A number of authorities consider this plant to be the wild species form.

Habit:Pyramidal, loose and open with ascending lateral branches that create a great depth of foliage
Size:40-50' high
Color:Very dark green
Texture:Medium-fine
Hardiness:Zone 4b USDA
Habitat:This selection is likely the wild species form

 
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