Name: Taxus cuspidata (Japanese Yew)

Average Landscape Size: 4–6 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide; dense, upright habit (can reach 8 ft unpruned)

Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade; excellent shade tolerance

Water Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred, good drainage essential

Deer Resistance: Low (deer browse yews)

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–7; evergreen but may struggle in extreme Houston-area heat

Fertilization & Pruning: Acid-loving fertilizer in spring; prune anytime for shape

Detailed Description: Here's that same Japanese Yew in a mature 7-gallon size for immediate impact! Most homeowners maintain these at 4–6 feet tall and wide, though they can reach 8 feet if left unpruned. The beauty of this larger size is instant formal structure and immediate evergreen presence! Excellent shade tolerance and dense evergreen needle foliage create beautiful formal structure from day one. Here in our area, these work best in protected, shaded locations with consistent moisture and good drainage. Perfect when you need immediate formal hedge impact or instant evergreen structure in challenging shade areas. Note that deer will browse these and they prefer cooler, shadier microclimates in our area!