How to Grow and Care for Yew (Taxus) in Daily Maintenance

In recent years, yew (Taxus) has attracted relatively more attention in the market, and many people want to grow it. Today, the editor will introduce the growing methods for yew. Let's take a look together!

1. Growing Methods for Yew

When growing yew, small seedlings prefer cloudy days, while larger seedlings can gradually be exposed to sunlight. Use loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil. Water normally, preferring dry over wet, and the amount must not be too large. Apply dilute nitrogen fertilizer once every 15-20 days. It can overwinter normally at around 0°C.

2. Pest and Disease Control

During the rainy season, individual young yew trees may develop root rot, stem rot and root decay. A 50-800 times dilution of 70% Dexon can be used; during hot and dry seasons, individual young trees may develop leaf blight and red blight, which can be prevented by spraying 1% Bordeaux mixture.

3. Soil Selection

For potted soil, loam is best, as it retains water and fertilizer and is breathable, which is beneficial to the growth of yew. Although clay retains water and fertilizer, it is not breathable, which is not conducive to the growth and development of the yew root system. Although sandy soil is breathable, it has poor fertilizer and water retention, and is also not conducive to yew growth. Of course, you can also choose peat soil (plant ash), perlite, etc. mixed with loam to make a mixed substrate for cultivation.

That's all for today's summary of yew-related questions from Tuliu.com. We hope this article is helpful to everyone.