Taxus baccata L. var. washingtonii (R. Sm.) Beissn.

Scientific Name: Taxus baccata L. var. washingtonii (R. Sm.) Beissn.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Coniferophyta / Pinopsida / / Taxales / Taxaceae / Taxus L./ Taxus baccata L. var. washingtonii (R. Sm.) Beissn.

<i>Taxus baccata</i> L. var. washingtonii (R. Sm.) Beissn.
General Information
Usda SymbolTABAW
GroupGymnosperm
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsTABAW

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Taxus baccata L. var. washingtonii (R. Sm.) Beissn..

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Fire ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceHigh
Drought ToleranceHigh
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum100
Frost Free Days, Minimum100
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Hedge ToleranceLow
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Moisture UseLow
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-28
Shade ToleranceTolerant
Shade ToleranceTolerant
Shade ToleranceTolerant
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)16
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)16
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)16
Precipitation, Minimum35
Precipitation, Minimum32
Precipitation, Minimum32
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Maximum50
Moisture UseLow
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.3
pH, Maximum7.3
pH, Maximum7.8
pH, Minimum5.3
pH, Minimum5.4
pH, Minimum5.4
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim300
Planting Density per Acre, Minim170
Planting Density per Acre, Minim300
Planting Density per Acre, Minim300
Precipitation, Maximum60


Morphology/Physiology

Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
ToxicitySevere
ToxicitySevere
ToxicityModerate
Shape and OrientationErect
Shape and OrientationDecumbent
Shape and OrientationColumnar
Foliage ColorGreen
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Flower ConspicuousNo
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage ColorGreen
Fire ResistantNo
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureFine
Foliage TextureMedium
C:N RatioHigh
Resprout AbilityYes
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
BloatNone
BloatNone
C:N RatioHigh
C:N RatioHigh
Resprout AbilityYes
Coppice PotentialNo
Coppice PotentialNo
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Fire ResistantNo
LifespanLong
Height, Mature (feet)40.0
Known AllelopathNo
Known AllelopathNo
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionYes
Leaf RetentionYes
Leaf RetentionYes
LifespanLong
Fruit/Seed ColorRed
LifespanModerate
Low Growing GrassNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Nitrogen FixationNone
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Height, Mature (feet)2.0
Height, Mature (feet)20.0
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ColorRed
Fruit/Seed ColorRed
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Growth FormSingle Crown
Growth FormSingle Crown
Growth RateSlow
Growth RateSlow
Growth RateSlow
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee2
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee20
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee25
Growth FormSingle Crown


Reproduction

Seed per Pound6400
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Seed per Pound6400
Seed per Pound6400
Seed Spread RateNone
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed Spread RateNone
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seedling VigorLow
Seedling VigorLow
Seedling VigorLow
Small GrainNo
Small GrainNo
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Bloom PeriodSpring
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo


Suitability/Use

Nursery Stock ProductYes
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable HumanNo
Post ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Pulpwood ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Veneer ProductNo
Veneer ProductNo
Veneer ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Lumber ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Nursery Stock ProductYes

<i>Taxus baccata</i> L. var. washingtonii (R. Sm.) Beissn.

<i>Taxus baccata</i> L. var. washingtonii (R. Sm.) Beissn.

<i>Taxus baccata</i> L. var. washingtonii (R. Sm.) Beissn.

<i>Taxus baccata</i> L. var. washingtonii (R. Sm.) Beissn.

<i>Taxus baccata</i> L. var. washingtonii (R. Sm.) Beissn.

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