Taxus baccata
Yew, English yew, Common Yew
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Taxus baccata.
General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Well-drained, Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Shade, Full sun
Usage properties
Fruit
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."