Taxus baccata
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Taxus baccata
Also known as:
Yew, English yew, Common Yew
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Tree
Format:
Large
Height:
15.00 m
Width:
10.00 m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-7
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Shadow, Sun
Half shade, Shadow, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Hedge, Wood, Insecticide
Hedge, Wood, Insecticide
Description
"The fruit of this plant is edible when raw. It has a very sweet, jelly-like flavor that most people enjoy, although some find it too sweet. Some people appreciate the taste but consider the texture 'slimy.' It's important to know that all other parts of the plant, including the seed, are highly toxic. When eating the fruit, you should spit out the large pit in the middle, as the seed is not harmful to the digestive system but has a very bitter taste. The fruit is a fleshy berry with a diameter of about 10 mm and contains a single seed."
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/10
End of Harvest:
31/03
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Smal Piramidaal
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Petroselinum crispum Parsley |
Rhamnus frangula provides nitrogen to the soil, improving nutrient availability for Taxus baccata. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana can provide shade and help reduce competition for moisture, benefiting Taxus baccata's growth. |
|
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn |
Crataegus monogyna attracts pollinators and provides habitat, enhancing the ecological balance around Taxus baccata. |
|
Morus alba White mulberry |
Morus alba can provide a diverse array of fruits, enhancing the food system of the guild while benefiting from Taxus baccata's shelter. |
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Prunus domestica provides fruits, helping to attract beneficial insects, which can aid Taxus baccata's overall health. |