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Taxus x media Andersonii

Anderson's Spreading Yew

A fast-growing, spreading form with dark green foliage providing great colour all year. They may produce a red berry with toxic, black seeds.

  • »  Fast-growing, broad, rounded, spreading habit
  • »  Branches arch outward with pendulous, young growth
  • »  Narrow, short-stalked, dark green needles
  • »  Small, round, fleshy, red berries on mature stems
  • »  Extremely low tolerance for wet, poorly drained conditions

2gal
$54.75
3gal
$63.00
5gal
$94.50
7gal
$159.00
Substitutions Are Available
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:150-175 cm
  • Spread:200-250 cm
Exposure
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Attributes
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Fruit
Low Maintenance
Poisonous
Habit
Spreading
Foliage Color
Green
Landscape uses
Foundation planting
Hedge
Screening (privacy)
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Taxus x media 'Andersonii'

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 'Andersonii'

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.

Recommmended Substitutions for Taxus x media 'Andersonii'