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Taxus floridana Florida Yew

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen


Release Date: 1/22/2024

Reviewed At: 12/1/2023

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp573-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides an overview of Taxus floridana, commonly known as Florida Yew. It describes the plant’s characteristics, including its height, spread, and foliage, which consists of dark green needles. The document also covers the plant’s growth requirements, such as partial shade and well-drained soil, and its moderate drought tolerance. Additionally, it highlights the plant’s uses in landscaping, including as a specimen, hedge, or foundation planting, and offers tips for maintaining its health and appearance. The document emphasizes the importance of conserving this native species, which is found only in a small area of north Florida. Original publication date October 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS-573, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Gilman, E. (2007). Taxus floridana Florida Yew. EDIS, 2007(15). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fp573-1999

Authors

Edward F. Gilman
Edward F. Gilman

professor emeritus, Department of Environmental Horticulture

Ryan Klein
Ryan Klein
Specialist
University of Florida

assistant professor, arboriculture, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

Gail Hansen
Gail Hansen
Specialist
University of Florida

professor, sustainable landscape design, UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences

Contacts

Keighly Graves
Keighly Graves
staff
University of Florida

horticultural science specialist, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program

Claire Lewis
Claire Lewis
Specialist
University of Florida

state specialized agent II and director Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program, UF/IFAS Center for Land Use Efficiency

Wendy Wilber
Wendy Wilber
Specialist
University of Florida

state program coordinator and Extension agent IV, UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program

Publication #FPS-573