Canada yew

Canada yew (Taxus canadensis) is an evergreen shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. Foliage is retained in winter.
It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 5 feet with roots at least 24 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: fine soil, pH 5.3-7.5, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has low salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
At least some parts of the plant are moderately toxic to either humans or animals. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of high value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Taxus canadensis profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Taxus Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Threatened or endangered natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Toxic natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Natives with winter foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Natives between 3 and 6 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs