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Taxus cuspidata (spreading)

Spreading Japanese Yew

Faster growing and more open than compact, they are very useful as a low hedge and can easily be pruned. The medium-green needles are longer towards the body of the plant.

  • »  Semi-upright, broad, rounded habit
  • »  Nearly vertical branches arch outward
  • »  Narrow, short-stalked, dull green needles
  • »  Small, round, fleshy, red berries on mature stems
  • »  Extremely low tolerance for wet, poorly drained conditions

2gal
$55.50
Currently Not Available
3gal
$66.00
5gal
$108.00
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:125-200 cm
  • Spread:225-250 cm
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fruit
• Low Maintenance
• Poisonous
Habit
• Rounded
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Hedge
• Screening (privacy)
• Topiary
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Taxus cuspidata (spreading)

Mature taxus species have the ability to regrow from old wood, so older specimens can be rejuvinated in the garden.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Taxus cuspidata (spreading)

A versatile evergreen tolerating heavy pruning, making it ideal for hedges, screens, foundation plantings and topiary landscapes. It can also be left unpruned for a softer textured landscape. Protection (burlap wrap) from drying, winter winds is recommended in an exposed location.