Yew Beanpole 3 Gal

Key Plant Characteristics

• Type: Evergreen hybrid shrub (cross between English and Japanese yew) 
• Dimensions: Reaches about 8 to 12 feet tall and 1 to 5 feet wide, maintaining a very slender, pencil-like profile 
• Foliage: Flat-needled, dark green, two-ranked needles with red berry-like arils on female plants in the fall 
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4 through 7 (or up to 8–9 depending on summer heat tolerance) 
• Growth Rate: Slow (adds about 6–12 inches per year) 
• Toxicity: All parts of the plant are highly toxic to humans and animals 

Growing Conditions & Care

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to full shade, though it prefers afternoon shade in hot summer climates 
• Soil: Requires average to moist, well-drained soil; it does not tolerate standing water or soggy roots 
• Pruning: Responds very well to light shearing or pruning in early spring before new growth appears 
• Landscape Uses: Ideal as a vertical accent, narrow hedge, tight entry frame, or screen in restricted spaces.

*Stock image shown for reference. Actual tree appearance may vary.