Yew is a common name given to various species of trees.
It is most prominently given to any of various coniferous trees and shrubs in the genus Taxus
Diseases Affecting Yew
Phytophthora Root Rot and Crown Dieback
Fungus-like organisms belonging to the genus Phytophthora are soil- or plant-borne and all are plant pathogens.
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Insects Affecting Yew
Fletcher Scale
The Fletcher Scale, sometimes referred to as the arborvitae soft scale, is a common pest of arborvitae and yew.
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Cottony Taxus Scale
Cottony camellia scale (Pulvinaria floccifera), also called cottony taxus scale, is a non-native type of soft scale insect that can be difficult to manage as their waxy body covering shields them from predators and certain pesticides. Learn more about scale insect groups and biology on our Introduction to Scale Insects page. Cottony camellia scale is…
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Black Vine Weevil
The black vine weevil is a serious pest in nurseries and established landscape plantings.
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