Taxus cuspidata
Japanese Yew, Rigid Branch Yew
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Taxaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, Taxus cuspidata (commonly known as Japanese Yew or Rigid-branch Yew) is a coniferous tree belonging to the Taxaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Conifer
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Russian Far East
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, Japan, Korea, Kuril Is., Manchuria, Primorye, Sakhalin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baltic States, New York, Vermont
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms