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Taxus floridana
Florida Yew
Origin: Native to Florida.
| Family |
| Taxaceae |
| Genus |
| Taxus |
| Species |
| floridana |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 8-10 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 9 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H2-H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -12.2-4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 10-40 |
| Height |
| 3-5 m |
| Spread |
| 3-5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Prefers part shade and slightly acidic, well drained, moist soils. They can tolerate full sun. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Found in moist ravine areas in forests. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| The thin bark is smooth and brown but as the tree matures it becomes more rough and irregular. |
| Leaf Description |
| The dark green, needle-like leaves are 2-3 cm long. |
| Fruit Description |
| The berry-like fruit is soft and red, 1 cm in diameter and contain brown seeds. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated by cuttings. |
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