Evergreen Shrub

Densiformis Yew

Botanical Name: Taxus x media 'Densiformis'
Height: 3-5' +
Spread: 5-6' +
Exposure: Sun to Shade
Care: None; may be trimmed if desired to control size, or grown as a hedge
Not Deer Resistant
Densiformis Yew has a bushy habit and is suitable as a foundation plant or as a hedge. It is medium growing, with dense foliage. All yews are needle-bearing evergreens. The foliage is dense and is a dark green color on top, with a lighter underside. The needles are flat. 'Densiformis' is a female clone, so it may produce red berries. Yews can be grown in sun or shade. Overgrown yews can be rejuvenated by severe pruning. (Most other mature evergreens do not respond well to a severe pruning.) The two things that preclude using yews: Wet, poorly drained soil and DEER. They will tolerate neither.