Captain Japanese Yew 1 Live Plant – 3 Gallon Pot – Taxus cuspidata 'Captain'

Captain Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata 'Captain') is an upright evergreen conifer valued for its dense, dark green needle-like foliage and structured growth habit. Its narrow, vertical form makes it suitable for formal landscapes, evergreen hedges, foundation plantings, and ornamental garden accents.

This Japanese yew cultivar develops a compact, upright branching structure with soft-looking, flattened green needles that remain on the plant throughout the year. Its evergreen foliage provides consistent color and texture in all seasons, while its naturally vertical habit adds structure to mixed shrub borders and landscaped areas.

Captain Japanese Yew grows best in partial shade to full sun and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. It generally performs well in locations with protection from excessive heat and drying winds. Consistent moisture is beneficial during establishment, but prolonged waterlogging should be avoided.

You will receive one live Captain Japanese Yew plant in a 3 gallon nursery pot.

Approx. 36 inches tall at time of shipping.

This is a nursery-grown evergreen shrub. Branching, foliage density, needle color, and overall appearance may vary depending on growing conditions and the season.

Plant Safety: Japanese yew contains toxic compounds. Its foliage, seeds, and other plant parts should not be consumed by people or pets. Keep away from grazing animals.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Common Name: Captain Japanese Yew

• Scientific Name: Taxus cuspidata 'Captain'

• Cultivar: Captain

• Quantity: 1 Live Plant

• Pot Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot

• Shipping Height: Approx. 36 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Plant Type: Evergreen Coniferous Shrub

• Growth Habit: Upright, narrow, columnar

• Foliage Color: Dark green

• Foliage Texture: Flattened, needle-like leaves

• Foliage Type: Evergreen

• Flower Color: Inconspicuous

• Ornamental Feature: Dense evergreen foliage

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 4–7

• Sunlight: Partial shade to full sun

• Soil Preference: Fertile, well-drained soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate

• Landscape Uses: Evergreen hedges, foundation plantings, screening, formal gardens, and landscape accents

• Container Suitability: Yes, with adequate drainage and root space

• Safety: Toxic if ingested; not edible

• Seasonal Condition: Evergreen foliage is generally retained year-round; minor seasonal variation is normal

One live Captain Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata 'Captain'), nursery growing medium, 3 gallon nursery container.

Shipping Size: Approx. 36 inches tall at time of shipping.