Characteristics
Evergreen tree of slow growth and great longevity. Belongs to the order of the conifers.
Location
Exterior, exposed to the sun over the whole year.
Watering
Abundant in summer and in moderation in winter.
Fertilization
In spring and autumn.
Re-potting
Every 3 to 5 years, at the beginning of spring.
Substrate
100% Akadama, or a mixture of Akadama with a 20% of volcanic earth.
Pruning and pinching
Pruning
During winter, always leave leaves and buds otherwise the branch will dry.
Pinching
In spring. Finger pinch new shoots during growing season to encourage branching: wait until flowering is over if you want the tree to fruit.
Wiring
From September to March.
Curiosities
The Taxus is a very long-lived tree of which you can find some that are 1000 years old or more. Its wood is very hard and compact but at same time elastic and flexible. In ancient times it was used for building arcs.