Hedges: Taxus x media 'Densiformis'
Botanical name: Taxus x media 'Densiformis'
Common name: Yew, 'Densiformis'
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Soil: | damp, acidic, sand |
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Zones: | 4a thru 7b |
Care: |
average
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Lifespan: |
evergreen
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Attributes: |
winter interest, fall interest |
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description for "Hedges: Taxus x media 'Densiformis'"
Also known as Dense Spreading Yew, 'Densiformis' is a mounding, evergreen yew that is often used for foundation plantings. Like it's name suggests, it's dense with a fast growing mounding habit reaching 4 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Short needles are bright green when new, maturing to dark green and are slightly bronzed in winter. Prefers well drained, slightly acidic soils in part shade. Great as a foundation planting, hedge, border or screen. May be susceptible to scale and nematodes. Produces red berries. Zones 4-7. Edited by M.Tate.