Taxon

Taxus baccata 'Repandens'

Taxus baccata 'Repandens' - spreading English yew
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Common name: spreading English yew
Family: Taxaceae (yew family)
Distribution: Species native to Europe, n. Africa and w. Asia
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Evergreen shrub
Comments: An evergreen spreading shrub with flat, soft, dark green needles. It slowly grows 4-5' tall in a mounded habit. This yew has been deer browse resistant in our collection. Great used in foundation, mass, border and as a facer plant in front of larger plants. Site in moist, well-drained soil but it is tolerant of dry locations. Avoid wet soil. Does not require, and in fact, looks better without trimming. Plant in shade to keep new growth from cold damage.
Links: American Conifer Society Database • RHS Horticultural Database

Locations

  • 1: ADG: AT14 (AT14) • Accession: D2022-0128.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: DWD: AC04 (AC04) • Accession: D1989-0682.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 3: STU: AU08 (AU08) • Accession: D0000-1382.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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