- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 10 - 15 Feet
- Mature Spread 9 - 12 Feet
- Growing Zones 4 - 9
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` |
- SKU:
- 1231010037-pc
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know 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
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know 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
#3 Pot
Also Know 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
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
