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 Willis heat

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

Detailed Description: Here's that same Japanese Yew in a spectacular 30-gallon specimen size for ultimate immediate impact! Most homeowners maintain these at 4–6 feet tall and wide, though they can reach 8 feet if left unpruned. This specimen size gives you instant mature formal presence that would take years to achieve otherwise! Excellent shade tolerance and dense evergreen needle foliage create beautiful formal structure from day one. Here in Willis, these work best in protected, shaded locations with consistent moisture and good drainage. Perfect when you need instant substantial formal screening, immediate focal point, or that completely mature formal landscape right from day one! Note that deer will browse these and they prefer cooler, shadier microclimates in our area – this is your ultimate formal statement piece for shade!