Densiformis Yew (Taxus x media 'Densiformis')
TAKS-us ex MEE-dee-ah 'Densiformis'

Evergreen Perennial Shrub in the Taxaceae Family
 
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Taxus x media 'Densiformis', commonly known as the Densiformis Yew, is a compact, dense cultivar of the English Yew (Taxus baccata). This evergreen shrub typically grows 3-4 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide at maturity, developing a rounded to mounding growth form with an extremely dense, full canopy of dark green, needle-like foliage. The leaves are arranged in a spiral pattern along the branches, providing year-round visual interest. The Densiformis Yew prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil, but it is adaptable to a wide range of soil pH and moisture conditions, making it a low-maintenance option. Hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-7, this yew cultivar is an excellent choice for foundation plantings, hedges, borders, and screens, working particularly well in smaller gardens and containers due to its compact size. The Densiformis Yew is also deer resistant, adding to its value in many residential and commercial landscapes. With its tightly-knit, slow-growing habit and adaptability to various growing conditions, the Densiformis Yew is a reliable evergreen shrub that can provide privacy, structure, and year-round greenery in the landscape.

 

Plant Data

Mature Size 3 - 4 feet tall. 4 - 6 feet wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Zones 4a - 8b (Usually hardy to -30° F)
Tags Evergreen, Foundation, Full Sun, Low Maintenance, Medium, Medium, Most Popular, Non-Allergenic, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Potentially Toxic, Rabbit Resistant, Shrub, Winter Interest
Bloom Period Non-flowering
Flower Color Non-Flowering
 

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