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Taxaceae
Trees and shrubs
Japanese yew 'Emerald Spreader'
Hardiness
Zone 3
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Family
Taxaceae
Taxus cuspidata ‘Emerald Spreader’, commonly known as Japanese Yew ‘Emerald Spreader’, is an evergreen conifer with a spreading and dense habit, valued as a structural groundcover or in low mass plantings. Its glossy, emerald green foliage, composed of soft, flattened needles, retains its beautiful intensity all year round with no significant browning in winter. Its horizontal growth forms a compact carpet ideal for stabilizing a slope, filling the base of taller shrubs, or creating a uniform mass effect. It tolerates pruning well and can be lightly shaped as needed. Taxus cuspidata ‘Emerald Spreader’ adapts to full sun as well as shade and prefers well-drained soil. Very hardy and durable, it is an elegant and reliable solution for landscaping requiring persistent groundcover in cold climates.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Compost in spring if necessary
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodNot specified
Flower colorNot applicable
Foliage colorGlossy emerald green
Foliage typePersistent
FruitingDecorative red arils on female plants, toxic seeds
Maximum height60 cm (24 in)
Maximum width2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-35°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Not recommended for pets
Pets
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
