Japan, Asia
Japanese yew is a shrub or small tree typically growing less than 2 meters in height (USDA-NRCS, 2017), though in its native conditions it may achieve a maximum height of 10 meters (Missouri Botanical Garden, 2017). The leaves (needles) are 2 to 3 cm long and abruptly acute on the tip. The leaves are dull green above and have 2 yellowish bands on the underside. The fruit is a fleshy red cone (aril) approximately 12 mm thick. (USDA Plant Guide)