Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Captain™ Yew, Taxus cuspidata Captain™️ ‘Fastigiata’, is a lush, fast-growing, finely textured, upright Japanese Yew that has a stately pyramidal form. The new growth is emerald green, nicely complementing the rich darker green, soft needles. This evergreen shrub works beautifully as a densely shaped hedge, encouraging both privacy and noise reduction.
This dependable multi-branched evergreen grows in Hardiness Zones 4-9, reaching heights of 10-15 ft with a 9-12-ft spread. Captain™ Yew will fill out quickly and naturally develop a pyramidal form, or it readily tolerates shaping into topiaries. Showy red berries appear in fall if a male yew is close by to pollinate–a variety of birds enjoy snacking on them.
Captain™ Yew Care
Captain™ Yew is one of the few evergreens that tolerates full sun to shade. They do require well-draining soil that is evenly moist and will become more drought tolerant and cold hardy once mature. Avoid planting Captain™ Yew in areas that have standing water or soggy soils.
Sheer, shape or leave Captain™ Yew to grow in its pyramidal shape with just a light trimming in early spring to encourage full growth. Mulch the roots to insulate them and help maintain soil moisture. If located in a colder climate or an area with high winds, adding some winter protection will help avoid burned tips. The berry seed cones can be toxic to pets and children if ingested, so be sure to plant Captain™ Yew in an area where they cannot access them.
Captain™ Yew Spacing
Depending on the application, whether planted as a single specimen or en masse as a lush hedge, space Captain™ Yew according to its eventual mature width of 9-12 ft. This attractive, upright yew will fill out quickly.
Captain™ Yew Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 10 - 15 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 9 - 12 Feet |
| Spacing: 9 - 12 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: N/A |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Drought, Salt |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Captain™ Yew |
| Other Name(s): Captain™ Yew |
| Scientific Name: Taxus cuspidata 'Captain` |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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