Stonehenge Dark Druid® Yew (Taxus)
Shrub
- Useful landscape plant with stunning fern-like foliage.
- Dwarf habit makes it a great addition to containers!
- Great substitute for boxwood in the landscape.
- Zones 4-7, sun/shade, 4' tall x 3' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent: USPP 32,419
Common name: Yew
Zone: 4 - 7
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun),Part-sun (4-6 hours sun) to shade (< 4 hours sun)
Height x width: 3-4′ tall x 3′ wide
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Year-round
Bloom time: Foliage interest
Features: Winter interest, space savers, rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, evergreens, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Specimen, landscaping, perennial gardens, low hedge, edging
How to Grow
Light: Sun (6+ hours sun), Part-sun (4-6 hours sun) to shade (< 4 hours sun); grows even in deep shade.
Water: Average.
Space: min. 3′ apart.
Fertilizing: Apply a granular rose or garden fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Winterizing: A good 2-3″ layer of mulch is recommended; Avoid extreme dry soil in autumn, which can cause the evergreen foliage to dry out in winter.
Maintenance: No pruning is required. It may be trimmed if desired.
Note: Yew is not deer resistant and will not do well in areas often visited by deer.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
