Other Names: Common Yew, European Yew Zone: 6 to 8 Growth Rate: Slow Plant Type: Large Evergreen Conifer Shrub or Small Tree. Family: Taxaceae Native Range: Europe, Southwestern Asia and Northern Africa. Height: 30 to 60 feet Spread: 15 to 25 feet Shape: Wide Spreading, Dense Branches. Flower/Fruit: Yellow flowers on male plants; red fruit on female plants. Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade Fall Color: Evergreen Drought Tolerance: Low Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Best grown in evenly moist, fertile, sandy loams with excellent drainage in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of full shade, a wide variety of soils (except poorly-drained ones) and considerable pruning. Culture: Plants are easy to prune and respond well to pruning. Intolerant of temperature extremes (e.g., prolonged hot summer temperatures or cold winter winds). Susceptible to winter burn from exposure to extreme cold and/or dry winter winds, particularly in exposed sites. Should be located in sheltered locations with protection from winter winds. Uses: Parks, gardens, understory shrub, hedges, screens, in groupings or mass plantings, topiary, decoration, Bonsai. English Yew is one of the best evergreen conifers for shady areas. Sowing Taxus baccata Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: Warm 90-200 Days, then Cold 60-120 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium (Not wet). Germination: Sow 1/4” Deep, Keep moist (Not wet).