This dense, low, spreading shrub is an excellent basic foundation planting for a hedge, screen or border. The dark green foliage backs scarlet-colored, berry-like cones. A versatile and durable evergreen that provides year-round interest in the landscape and tolerates shearing well.
Plant Type |
Conifers, Shrubs |
Hardiness Zone |
4-7 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
Height | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft) |
Spread | 3' - 6' (ft) |
Spacing |
72" (in) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Evergreen, Fruit & Berries, Showy |
Tolerance |
Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts |
Birds |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Taxus × media 'Densiformis' (Anglo-Japanese Yew)
| Anglo-Japanese Yew 'Densiformis', Densiformis Yew || This dense, low, spreading shrub is an excellent basic foundation planting for a hedge, screen or border. The dark green foliage backs scarlet-colored, berry-like cones. A versatile and durable evergreen that provides year-round interest in the landscape and tolerates shearing well.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade,
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Fruit & Berries, Showy,
Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens