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Spreading English Yew

Taxus Baccata 'Repandens'

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Overview

The Spreading English Yew (Taxus baccata 'Repandens') is an evergreen ground cover with dark green, needle-like foliage. This hardy yew variety thrives in USDA zones 6-8, prefers partial to full shade, and well-drained soils. Slow-growing, it reaches 2-4 feet in height with a 12-15 feet spread. Ideal for mass plantings, its dense nature provides year-round interest and is excellent for sculpting or as a foundational planting. Toxic if ingested.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 6–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — shrub / tree for full or half or shade

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — The Spreading English Yew (Taxus baccata 'Repandens') is an evergreen ground cover with dark green

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — and its robust nature ensures long-lasting enjoyment with minimal maintenance

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — making it an ideal selection for your distinguished landscape

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — except the aril (the fleshy red part of the berry)

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — It performs best in full sun to partial shade and requires minimal pruning to maintain its neat appearance

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — commonly known as the Spreading English Yew

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 4–8 Ft.
Mature width: 10–15 Ft.

Classification

Type: Shrub, Tree
Family: Taxaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — shrub / tree for full or half or shade

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — The Spreading English Yew (Taxus baccata 'Repandens') is an evergreen ground cover with dark green

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — and its robust nature ensures long-lasting enjoyment with minimal maintenance

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — making it an ideal selection for your distinguished landscape

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — except the aril (the fleshy red part of the berry)

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — It performs best in full sun to partial shade and requires minimal pruning to maintain its neat appearance

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — commonly known as the Spreading English Yew

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — although it is adaptable to a range of soil types

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — providing a striking contrast and seasonal interest

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — This hardy yew variety thrives in USDA zones 6-8, prefers partial to full shade, and well-drained soils

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — its dense nature provides year-round interest and is excellent for sculpting or as a foundational planting

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — The Spreading English Yew (Taxus baccata 'Repandens') is an evergreen ground cover with dark green; its

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — but it benefits from regular watering during prolonged dry spells

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — the Taxus baccata 'Repandens' is relatively drought tolerant

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — is an evergreen conifer renowned for its graceful

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — that all parts of the yew

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — low-growing and sprawling habit

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — accompanied by bright red aril fruits in the fall

Spreading English Yew (Taxus Baccata 'Repandens') — Slow-growing, it reaches 2-4 feet in height with a 12-15 feet spread

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Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
F. D. Richards from Clinton, MI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Jonathan Billinger, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Athantor, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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