| General Description | Taxus cuspidata 'Thayerae' is a slow-growing, large coniferous shrub with reddish brown bark. |
| ID Characteristic | Large, broadly spreading hedge or small tree with an average height of 2-3 m. Foliage is dark green on top and yellowish underneath. Characteristic reddish brown bark and 'V'-shaped needles. |
| Landscape | This hardy, low spreading cultivar makes an excellent hedge. Fast shoot regeneration allows for intense pruning.. |
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings should be taken in late autumn and misted intermittently at a soil temperature of 20°C, rooting takes 10-14 weeks. |
| Cultivation | Well-drained, moist acidic soil in full sun to partial shade. Regular pruning is recommended as the plants regenerative rate is quite high. |
| Pests | Aphids may be problematic. Very susceptible to wet feet. |
| Notable Specimens | Longwood Gardens, Philadelphia, United States of America.
The Arboretum, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Rough, scaly and reddish-brown. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Leaf buds are green with ridged scales. Females are pointy and males rounded. |
| Leaf Description | Needle-like, 2 cm long and linear with 2 ranked fascicles forming a definitive 'V'-like shape. Yellowish on the underside and spirally arranged. |
| Fruit Description | Cones are highly evolved, each one consists of a single seed 4-8 mm long, partially surrounded by a fleshy red arial. |
