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Taxus cuspidata
'Thayerae'
Thayerae Spreading Japanese Yew
Origin: Thayer Estate, Lancaster, Massachusetts, United States of America.
Mike's
Opinion
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A slow growing, broadly spreading Japanese yew cultivar. Its deep green foliage makes it a nice choice for a low lying hedge in any landscape. Its hardiness in harsh climates and pollution tolerance makes it an integral part of most landscapes.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Taxaceae |
| Genus |
| Taxus |
| Species |
| cuspidata |
| Cultivar |
| 'Thayerae' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 7 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2a - 7a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -35 -(-12) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| (-30) - 10 |
| Height |
| 3 m |
| Spread |
| 5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Taxus cuspidata 'Thayerae' is a slow-growing, large coniferous shrub with reddish brown bark. |
| Landscape |
| This hardy, low spreading cultivar makes an excellent hedge. Fast shoot regeneration allows for intense pruning.. |
| Cultivation |
| Well-drained, moist acidic soil in full sun to partial shade. Regular pruning is recommended as the plants regenerative rate is quite high. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| 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. |
| Pests |
| Aphids may be problematic. Very susceptible to wet feet. |
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Longwood Gardens, Philadelphia, United States of America. The Arboretum, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Hardwood cuttings should be taken in late autumn and misted intermittently at a soil temperature of 20°C, rooting takes 10-14 weeks. |
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