taxus canadensis (canadian yew) native
$94.95
- slow-growing, compact, dense, spreading, flat-topped habit
- low maintenance spreader suitable for use as a ground cover
- narrow, short-stalked, dark green needles
- small, round, fleshy, red berries on mature stems
- zone 4
- height 50-60cm
- spread 80-100cm
- a native evergreen tolerating heavy pruning, making it ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, ground covers, or bank retention
- little tolerance for salt
- full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade
- attracts birds
- low maintenance
- evergreen
- drought tolerant, once established
- poisonous
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)