Taxus x media 'Densiformis'

Dense Spreading Yew  

Height: 1.25-1.5 m

Width: 1.5-2 m

Zone: 5

Exposure: Sun to shade

A semi-dwarf, densely mounded, spreading evergreen that grows well in any exposure. Needles are a medium green throughout the year. 

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. Wrap in the winter to protect from drying winter winds if placed in an exposed location.

All parts of the plant are poisonous to human beings, dogs, cats, and horses, except the flesh of the basically tasteless berry. The hard seed inside the berry is also poisonous. The poison does not seem to affect deer.

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