For this reason, it is best admired in its native range and kept out of backyards. For a non-toxic evergreen tree, try growing Arbutus unedo, or the strawberry tree. The strawberry tree is native ...

Japanese yew, an evergreen, tree-like shrub native to East ... enough with the plant to know or teach their young that it's toxic," said area biologist Rebecca Mowry. "Even a small amount can ...