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Taxus ×media
Scientific Name: Taxus ×media
Family: Taxaceae
Category: Gymnosperm
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Taxus × media: The Anglojap Yew
Taxus × media, commonly known as the Anglojap yew, is a popular evergreen conifer valued for its versatility and adaptability in landscaping. It's a hybrid cross between the English yew (Taxus baccata) and the Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata).
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that extracts of Taxus media were used in experiments and caused poisoning.
- The text mentions the berries that are produced.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions that extracts of Taxus media were used in experiments and caused poisoning.
- The text mentions the berries that are produced.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Taxus × media Rehder
- Common Names: Anglojap yew, Yew
- Family: Taxaceae (Yew family)
- Origin: Hybrid of Taxus baccata (English yew) and Taxus cuspidata (Japanese yew)
- Formula hybridae: Taxus baccata × Taxus cuspidata
Distribution and Habitat
- Developed in the early 1900s by T.D. Hatfield in Wellesley, Massachusetts (zone 4).
- Widely cultivated as a garden and hedging plant.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Evergreen shrub, variable in size and form.
- Grows to 6 m (19ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a slow rate.
- Notable for its dark green, one-inch-long needles.
- Many cultivars exist, selected for compactness, growth rate, growth habit, stem and foliage density.
- Habit can vary depending on propagation method: cuttings from prostrate shoots result in shrubby plants, while cuttings from leader shoots produce erect, conical forms.
Cultivars
- 'Hicksii': A female variety with an upright, columnar habit, bright red berries, and dark-green foliage. Excellent dense form with columnar habit which makes a superb hedge and grows faster than English Yew when young.
- 'Groenland': A dense, bushy, upright form of yew growing slowly to 1.5m (5ft) or more, well suited for dense yew hedges.
- 'Farmen': A dense, bushy form of yew growing slowly to 1.5m (5ft) with a similar spread.
- 'Densiformis': A low-growing spreading yew with dark green foliage and a very dense center, excellent foundation or specimen plant.
- 'Stricta Viridis':
- 'Chadwickii': Slow growing dwarf form. Glossy dark green foliage. Low growing habit.
Ecological Role
- The text does not explicitly describe Taxus x media as invasive, but it is a hardy plant that adapts well.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Research mentions fungal endophytes, specifically Guignardia mangiferae, found within Taxus media tissues.
Other Information
- Hardy to zone (UK) 5 and is not frost tender.
- Grows well in average, medium, well-drained soils of near-neutral pH in full sun to part shade.
- Tolerates a wide range of soils as long as drainage is good.
Quirky Facts
- One reference mentions "Taxus Media in 'Quella Luna Dolce' tribute band NEW TROLLS." This suggests a connection, however tenuous, to the music world.
- The text mentions that extracts of Taxus media were used in experiments and caused poisoning until doubling of the QRS interval on electrocardiography was achieved in esthetized and instrumented swine.
Resources and Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society): Provides information on Taxus × media 'Hicksii'.
- Dave's Garden: A community forum for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
- EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): An online resource for exploring information about Taxus X media Rehder.
- NC State University Extension (NCCE): Provides plant information, including warnings about potential toxicity.