Yews From Seed - Knowledgebase Question

Lennon, MI
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Question by arthel0
September 16, 1998
Can I grow Yews from the red berries that form on the shrub?


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Answer from NGA
September 16, 1998
You can grow Yew (Taxus) from seed, but they need special treatment and lots of patience! Yew seeds should be gathered when they're mature, treated to 3 months at 70F degrees, 3 months at 45F degrees, and another 3 months at 70F degrees. Then the seeds are planted just on the surface of moistened peatmoss (they need light to germinate) and they'll take 365+ days to sprout at 70F degrees. Good luck with your project!

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