taxus cuspidata 'emerald spreader®' (monloo) (yew)
$67.95
- 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
- extremely low tolerance for wet, poorly drained conditions
- mature taxus species have the ability to regrow from old wood, so old specimens can be rejuvenated in the garden
- zone 5
- height 60-80cm
- spread 175-200cm
- a versatile evergreen that can tolerate heavy pruning, making it ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, ground covers, bank retention and topiary landscapes
- it can also be left unpruned for a softer textured landscape
- full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade
- attracts birds
- drought tolerant, once established
- poisonous
- evergreen
- low maintenance
- ground cover
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)