Overview
Taxus globosa is a bushy conifers in the genus Taxus, part of the Taxaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Taxus globosa grows best in full shade, full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include hedging and screens, topiary and ground cover.
About
Taxus globosa, the Mexican yew, is an evergreen shrub and one of the eight species of yew. The Mexican yew is a rare species, only known to be found in a small number of locations in eastern Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, and is listed as an endangered species. The Mexican yew is a shrub that grows to an average height of 4.6m. It has large, sharp light green needles growing in ranks on either side of its branches. It is native to El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf and other regions. In the garden it prefers full shade, full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS H7). Suggested uses include hedging and screens, topiary and ground cover. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing, north-facing, east-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Taxus
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Taxus globosa size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers, Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Hedging and screens, Topiary, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Taxus globosa
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to tortrix moth, vine weevil, gall mites and scale insects
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to phytophthora root diseases and honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Taxus globosa?
Taxus globosa prefers full shade, full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Taxus globosa need?
Taxus globosa is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Taxus globosa hardy in the UK?
Taxus globosa has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Taxus globosa?
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Taxus genus
- Taxusyew
- Taxus baccatacommon yew
- Taxus baccata 'Barabits' Express'
- Taxus baccata 'Bultinck Orange Beauty'
- Taxus baccata 'Cristata' (m)
- Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aureovariegata' (v)
- Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Robusta' (f)yew 'Fastigiata Robusta'
- Taxus baccata 'Goldener Zwerg' (m)