Differences between Taxus baccata, cuspidata and x media

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    garcan Active Member 10 Years

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    Is there a way to visually identify and distinguish Taxus baccata, cuspidata and x media?
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Taxus cuspidata has slightly stiffer, harder leaves with a marginally sharper spined tip, but there's not a lot in it. Certainly not at all easy.
     
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    garcan Active Member 10 Years

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    Michael, Thanks
     

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