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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 90 days +, cold stratify for 60 days +

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, keep moist, mulch the seed bed, cover seedbed with some shade, can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination

Other: Sporadic germination may occur over a 2-3 year period

Native to: China, Sichuan, Yunnan

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Taxus wallichiana var. chinensisTaxus wallichiana

var. chinensis

Chinese Yew

In Stock: 17.399 lb (Total:17.398lb)

Taxus wallichiana var. chinensis

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17.4 lb

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

5,732

Quantity:

17.4 lb

Collected in:

China

Crop year:

2023

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Item ID:

1834220

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 90 days +, cold stratify for 60 days +

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, keep moist, mulch the seed bed, cover seedbed with some shade, can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination

Other: Sporadic germination may occur over a 2-3 year period

Native to: China, Sichuan, Yunnan

Native

Introduced

Explore the botanical wonder and medicinal marvel that is Taxus wallichiana var. chinensis, known as Chinese Yew. Native to the lush elevations of China and Vietnam, thriving between 2,900 and 8,900 ft, this remarkable coniferous shrub or tree can reach up to 65 ft in height. Its distinctive red or purple-brown bark and elegantly slender, flat leaves provide an alluring visual appeal, while its ecological role in evergreen and deciduous forests contributes to diverse ecosystems. Classified as "Endangered" by the IUCN, this species has faced population declines due to logging and medicinal harvesting, primarily for Taxol, an anti-cancer compound. Cultivated in plantations across China, Chinese Yew's bark, roots, and leaves hold valuable traditional medicine potentials, including cancer treatment. Recognized and protected under CITES Appendix II and Chinese conservation laws, Taxus wallichiana var. chinensis represents a symbol of sustainable pharmacological advancement and conservation efforts. Enhance your garden or botanical collection with this extraordinary species and contribute to its preservation.