Description | 'Everlow Yew' (Taxus x media) is a dwarf low, growing hardy Yew. |
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Pronunciation | (TAKS-us) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Shrubs Coniferous |
Hardiness Zone | 4-7(8) |
Sunlight | full, tolerates some shade, not as full and dense as the shade gets deeper |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average |
Leaves | green, flat needles |
Dimensions | 2-4 feet tall with a spread of 4-6 feet |
Maintenance | Very prunable and easily kept to size. Has at least two growth flushes per season. Prune after the new growth hardens. Will recover slowly from hard pruning into old wood. Has good winter burn resistance. |
Propagation | cuttings |
Misc Facts | most yew can winter burn during cold winding winters; needles will turn a rusty brown color |
Notes & Reference | #01-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Dirr) |