Taxus cuspidata 'Nana'
More About Taxus cuspidata 'Nana'
- Slow-growing, rounded, wide-spreading habit
- Dense-growing branches arch upward at the tips
- Narrow, short-stalked, dark green needles
- Small, round, fleshy, red berries on mature stems
- Extremely low tolerance for wet, poorly drained conditions
Interesting Notes:
Mature taxus species have the ability to regrow from old wood, so older specimens can be rejuvenated in the garden.
Zone:
4Height:
100-125 cmSpread:
125-175 cmDwarf Japanese Yew Growing and Maintenance Tips
A versatile evergreen tolerating heavy pruning, making it ideal for hedges, screens, foundation plantings and topiary landscapes. It can also be left unpruned for a softer textured landscape. Protection (burlap wrap) from drying, winter winds is recommended in an exposed location.
Taxus cuspidata 'Nana' Characteristics

Full Sun

Partial Sun/Shade

Full Shade

Attracts Birds

Drought Tolerant

Poisonous

Evergreen

Low Maintenance
Soil Moisture
Average to Dry SoilsWell-drained
Moist to Average
Growth Rate
SlowAttributes
FruitHabit
CompactDwarf
Spreading
Foliage Color
Green (dark)Landscape uses
HedgeScreening (privacy)
Topiary
Foundation planting
Suitable Substitutions for Taxus cuspidata 'Nana'

Taxus cuspidata Emerald Spreader® ('Monloo') (PP10335)
Emerald Spreader® Yew
