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 your Japanese Yew in a perfect 3-gallon size for immediate planting! Most homeowners maintain these at 4–6 feet tall and wide, though they can reach 8 feet if left unpruned. What makes this special? Excellent shade tolerance and dense evergreen needle foliage that creates beautiful formal structure! Here in Willis, these work best in protected, shaded locations with consistent moisture and good drainage. Perfect for formal hedges, foundation plantings in shade, or anywhere you need evergreen structure in challenging shade areas. Note that deer will browse these and they prefer cooler, shadier microclimates in our area!