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Emerald Spreader Japanese Yew

Scientific name: Taxus cuspidata 'Monloo'
Taxonomy
Family:Taxaceae
Type:Groundcovers evergreen
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 8
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:3 ft
Width:10 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Emerald Spreader Yew is the ideal low maintenance, large scale ground cover for embankment plantings or low hedges.

  Morphology:
This is an evergreen ground cover that can grow to 2.5’ tall and up to 10’ wide over a period of 10 years. It has a compact, dense, spreading habit with shorter (5/8” long) needles than other yew cultivars. The needles retain their dark green color all winter long.

  Adaptation:
This species prefers sun or part shade. It will thrive on most sites as long as there is good drainage. It can be sheared as needed to fill a given site.

Foliage is poisonous.

  Pests:
No serious insect or disease problems.
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