Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia
Madagascar
Types
-
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-13
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Mealybugs, White Pine Weevil
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAXUS cuspidata
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
spreading yew
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Japanese Yew
Devil's Backbone
In German
japanische Eibe
Devil's Backbone
In French
Japanese Yew
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
tejo japonés
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Yew
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Xapanese Filho
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Xapanese Son
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Filius Xapanese
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Malpighiales
Family
Taxaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Japanese Yew and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Japanese Yew and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Yew and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Yew season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Yew is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Yew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Yew and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Japanese Yew and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Yew height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Yew and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Japanese Yew flower color:
Japanese Yew leaf color: Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Japanese Yew and Devils Backbone
Care of Japanese Yew and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Yew pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Yew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.