Repandens english yew

Gets small red berries that can be toxic to children and pets if eaten. Like other yews, it takes pruning well, even into old wood. However, its lovely form develops best when it is given enough room to spread and is left unpruned. It is a perfect foil for other plants, particularly ferns . Join our friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.

An exceptionally handsome evergreen conifer for sun or shade.

It is low growing, with arching branches that droop at their tips. This spreading habit makes it ideal as a medium-sized groundcover, especially in woodland conditions. The Repandens English Yew is a dense, wide spreading evergreen shrub with deep green foliage and bright red berries.

It works well as a hedge or boarder planting. Certainly deer eat yew foliage without harm. It is one of their favorite winter foods.

With the exception of variety T. Philadelphia and New York City. English yews cannot be regarded as reliable north of Washington, D.

Grow in any well- drained soil. Can be used as ground cover. Tolerant of exposure and urban pollution. This female dwarf evergreen conifer has a broadly conical growth habit with spreading horizontal branches with pendulous tips.

Sickle-shaped needles are glossy dark green on top, dull green on the bottom. Fruit are red and juicy . Common name: Spreading English Yew. Pronunciation: TAKS-us ba-KA-ta.

Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon: No. View all current plant photos. Dense, slow-growing conifer. Offers masses of lustrous green, needle-like leaves and bright red berries. Contrasts nicely with other varieties.

Thrives in moist, well- drained soil. Mountain Pine TAXUS YEW T. Hardiness range: 5A - 7B. Exposure: Partial shade or partial sun to full sun. Persistence: Evergreen, needles or needle-like.

Bloom color: Green, yellow. This is a highly combustible plant. Dig a hole less the depth and times the width of the container. Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved.