Question: Japanese yew tree. It’s large and wide spreading. I believe this is what’s in my front yard. moved in 2016 …
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Japanese yew tree. It’s large and wide spreading. I believe this is what’s in my front yard. moved in 2016 to this home in Warwick RI. But the tree has zero red berries. So I’m not sure if it really Taxus cuspidata after all.
Answer
Dear Tracey4367, good morning. Taxus cuspidata is a dioecious species, meaning the pollen-bearing organs and seed-bearing organs are on different plants. You may have a staminate individual so that no seeds will ever be produced. The pictures are not close enough for me to see details of the leaves. If you can take closer images I may be able to help. Best wishes.
