Hybrid Yew - Taxus X media

The Hybrid Yew (Taxus X media) is a medium to large sized evergreen for landscapes and gardens. Hybrid yews are usually bred to have tighter branching habits, and to respond better to pruning and shearing than native species. Hybrid yews typically need well drained soil, are sensitive to overwatering and sun scald. Hybrid yews are typcally crossed between Taxus baccata and Taxus cuspidata varieties, and there are numerous varieties in cultivation.

The Botany Buddy plant library which includes pictures of trees, pictures of shrubs, pictures of ground cover, pictures of flowers, pictures of leaves, pictures of bark, pictures of fruit, and pictures of plants is a collaboration of both private and educational collectors. Any use of these photos is expressly forbidden without the prior written consent of the copyright holder. If you have any question or concerns, direct inquiries to Botany Buddy.