Yew is a tree, a long-term addition to the landscape.
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What Yew is
Yew grows as a perennial and reaches around twelve feet at maturity. It blooms in spring.
How to grow Yew
It needs about 400 hours of winter chill, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
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Soil pH
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Mature Height
12 ft
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Chill Hours
400+
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Frost-Free Days
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Plant it right
Set yew in full sun with well-drained soil. Many fruit trees need a second variety nearby to pollinate — check before you plant just one.
Match the soil
Pull a soil test from your local Extension lab to confirm pH and drainage match yew's needs before planting.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. Match watering to the plant's drainage preference and your local rainfall.
Be patient, then harvest
Prune annually while the tree establishes; fruit trees reward patience with years of harvest. Local Extension guides publish per-cultivar bearing-age tables.
Good to know
One caution for pet owners — yew is toxic to dogs and cats and horses (lethal severity). Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency. (Source: ASPCA.)
Yew isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data — pair it with high-value bloomers nearby to feed bees.
Where Yew thrives
Whether yew thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
See if Yew will thrive on your land
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Yew in my zone?
Zone data for yew is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
When should you plant Yew?
Set yew out in early spring or fall while it's dormant, so the roots establish before the heat of summer. Your local last-frost date — which a Growable Ground report pulls for your exact address — sets the precise window.
What soil does Yew need?
Specific pH data for yew is pending. A soil test from your local Extension lab confirms what your site needs.
Does Yew attract pollinators?
Yew isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data. Pairing it with high-value bloomers nearby keeps bees and butterflies fed.
Is Yew safe for pets?
Yew is toxic to pets (dogs,cats,horses) with lethal severity. Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency.