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Taxus baccata 'Repandens'

Spreading English Yew

Plant photo of: Taxus baccata 'Repandens'
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

 

Description

This evergreen shrub will grow about 1'-6' tall and has small, needle-like, dark green leaves. 'Repandens' has long, spreading branches that make a 2'-4' tall groundccover and is a useful foundation plant. This is a highly combustible plant.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal

Accenting Features

Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Foundation, Patio

Special Uses

Cascade, Filler, Topiary

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.