Taxus seedlings

Taxus seedlings

Taxus wallichiana var. chinensis (Pilger) Florin, a species of evergreen tree or shrub in the Taxaceae family, can grow up to 30 meters tall. Leaves lanceolate or needle shaped, arranged in a spiral or alternating manner; Dioecious plant; Male bulbous flowers are often solitary or form spike like inflorescences; Female bulbs are solitary or paired; Seed berry or drupe like, wrapped in fleshy false seed coat; The flowering period is from February to March, and the fruiting period is from October to November. In autumn, cherry sized red bean shaped fruits will grow, hence the name.