There are some differences between the two varieties. Interestingly speaking, the south is the mother of mandia, because mandia is a hybrid of European yew and it. From other aspects of growth height, the former belongs to shrub, while the latter is arbor. Generally speaking, the former can make bonsai with a long period, and the modeling is relatively stable, while the latter can make bonsai with a short period, and it needs frequent pruning.
The taxol content of the two is a little different. The former is four to ten times higher than the latter. Generally speaking, this substance of the latter is mainly concentrated in its bark, that is to say, the substance we can extract is very limited. But there is this substance in every part of the former plant, not only the content of branches and leaves is sufficient, but also the content of roots is amazing. Because this kind of material is more valuable, has the certain anticancer effect, so many people all like the mandia, therefore now its planting scope is greatly increased.
The growth speed of the two is quite different. The former grows very slowly, about ten centimeters a year, while the latter grows relatively fast, about thirty to fifty centimeters a year. So if you want to grow fast Taxus, you can choose the latter
Both of them are resistant to cold, but the degree is different. Generally speaking, the former can keep healthy under - 25, while the latter can only bear the temperature of - 15. So on the whole, mandia is a high match, but the latter has its own advantages.