Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata) is a perennial shrub in the Taxaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-7. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Taxus cuspidata, commonly known as Japanese yew, is an evergreen coniferous shrub or small tree native to Japan, Korea, northeast China, and southeast Russia.