Torreya nucifera
Japanese torreya, Japanese nutmeg-yew, kaya

Notes:

Humid atmosphere preferred.

Sources: Sunset, UFL, Missouri BG, Cal Poly.

Tags:

acidic soil preferred
alkaline soil intolerant
aromatic foliage
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
branches strong
clay tolerant
dioecious
edible fruit
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fine texture
form:shrub
form:tree
habit:conical/pyramidal
litter:minimal
part shade preferred
persistence:evergreen
pruning not required
rich soil preferred
rich soil required
roots:low damage potential
sandy soil tolerant
slow-growing
type:conifer
use:hedge
use:screen
use:specimen
water:regular
well-drained soil required
wind sensitive


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