Torreya nucifera
NUTMEG YEW, JAPANESE TORREYA
Taxaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or conifer

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
15m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Garden Styles: suits formal, mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: shade tree, street tree, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Torreya nucifera
NUTMEG YEW, JAPANESE TORREYA
Taxaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or conifer

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
15m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Ornamental Fruit: green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits formal, mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: shade tree, street tree, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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