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