Overview
Yew Bonsai (Taxus species) is a evergreen conifer with dark foliage, old bark, deadwood potential and excellent back-budding compared with many conifers. It is best suited to deadwood, formal upright, informal upright, literati and powerful old-trunk designs. For UK growers, treat it as: Outdoor only.
Placement
sun to partial shade; protect from extreme heat in small pots
Watering
keep evenly moist but well drained
Feeding and fertilising
feed in spring and summer
Pruning and wiring
can back-bud on old wood better than most conifers; trim and thin to let light inside
Repotting
repot every 3-4 years in spring
Propagation
cuttings, seed or collected/nursery material
Pests, diseases and common issues
vine weevil, scale, root rot and poisonous foliage/berries requiring care around children and pets