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Taxus x media Dark Green Spreader

Dark Green Spreader Yew

An excellent choice for a foundation plant with its dark green foliage, resistance to needle burn and tolerance of shearing.

  • »  Very hardy, dense growing selection
  • »  Dark green needles hold their colour year round
  • »  Low-growing, spreading habit
  • »  Excellent for foundation planting, hedging or border edge

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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:100-125 cm
  • Spread:125-175 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
• Slow
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fruit
• Low Maintenance
• Poisonous
Habit
• Compact
• Rounded
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Foundation planting
• Hedge
• Screening (privacy)
• Topiary
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Taxus x media 'Dark Green Spreader'

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

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Taxus x media 'Dark Green Spreader'

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.