Canada Yew (Canadensis)

The Canada Yew (Canadensis) is generally described as a perennial shrub. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until summer. Leaves are retained year to year. The Canada Yew (Canadensis) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Canada Yew (Canadensis) will reach up to 5 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 5 feet.

The Canada Yew (Canadensis) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, cuttings. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have low vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -28°F. has medium tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.