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Most yew shrubs are resistant to winter burn. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. 0000020685 00000 n
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This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid, and parts of it are known to be toxic to humans and animals, so care should be exercised in planting it around children and pets. 0000008552 00000 n
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Taxus x media 'Densiformis' Swipe to View More . Noteworthy Characteristics. Hatfield, a Massachusetts based horticulturist. Water Needs. 0000025068 00000 n
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USDA Zone ? It has no significant negative characteristics.Densiformis Yew is recommended for the following landscape applications;Densiformis Yew will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.This is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime.
‘Densiformis’ - broad, rounded dwarf 4’ tall by 6’ wide; ‘Hicksii’ & ‘Hatfieldii’ - upright branching used for hedges grows 15’ tall and 20’ wide; ‘Tauntonii’ - dense dwarf widespreading to 5’ x 8’. 0000004018 00000 n
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Evergreen. Lovely spreading form with dark green needles noted for their resistance to winter burn and tolerance of summer heat. 0000004257 00000 n
Densiformis Yew An ideal landscape shrub with a wide-spreading habit, bright green emerging foliage is held against dark evergreen needles in spring; versatile as a garden or foundation shrub, takes pruning very well, will grow larger and more open without pruningOur Growing Place Choice plants are chosen because they are strong performers year after year, staying attractive with less maintenance when planted in the right place.Densiformis Yew has forest green foliage which emerges light green in spring. It is the result of the hybridization of the English yew and the Japanese Yew. The fruits are showy red drupes displayed from early to late fall.Densiformis Yew is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. 0000001312 00000 n
Instead of the cones found on many evergreen shrubs and trees, this yew produces a very attractive small red berry like cone. This yew variety is recommended for mass planting, foundation, hedges, landscape, and general garden applications. Photo by David J. Stang [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons. 0000001728 00000 n
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DENSIFORMIS YEW is a compact evergreen shrub. It is perfect for a lower hedge and it tolerates shearing quite well. 0
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It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. 0000024814 00000 n
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‘Densiformis’ Yew.
Yew Crosses. This very popular yew is a rapid grower with a rounded habit and feathery, bright green needles. Related species: T. cuspidata ‘Capitata’ - the Cap Yew—very pyramidal with a central leader. 0000003077 00000 n
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There are hundreds of varieties, but some cultivars are more common and easy to find. 0000001232 00000 n
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It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more. Foliage Color Green. 0000109852 00000 n
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It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It is moderate in size, growing to 4 feet tall and 6 feet wide.
Versatile habit; Evergreen; Shade tolerant; Description. 0000033306 00000 n
Great for hedges, screens and foundation plantings. Light Needs. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water.