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Challenging the Bonsai A to Z entry for Yew - common (Taxus baccata).

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Existing Bonsai A To Z Entry for Yew - common (Taxus baccata) Yew - common (Taxus baccata)  - (Tree Type (Outdoors)) Slow growing with grey-brown bark with russet underlay. Bears dark green, needle-like leaves, with small green flowers in spring and red berries. All foliage is poisonous. STYLE : Suitable for most styles, except broom. WARNING : Foliage is poisonous to animals and humans. Keep shaded and sheltered from wind all year. Care Info REPOT : Every 3-4 years depending on age, in mid to late spring. SOIL : Free draining soil : 30:70 grit:organic. Use of larger than average particle sizes of organic matter to retain moisture. PRUNE : Summer pruning. PINCH : Pinch back needles around new growth during growing season. Wait until after flowering if fruiting is required. WATER : Water well in growing season, sparingly in winter. Benefits from foliar spraying with water. FEED : Two weekly balanced feed during growing season, low nitrogen in autumn. WARNING : Foliage is poisonous to animals and humans. Keep shaded and sheltered from wind all year.

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