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Taxus canadensis

Canadian Yew (Ground Hemlock)

Lush, dark green foliage provides dense growth and can be pruned if desired. They may produce a red berry with toxic, black seeds.

  • »  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

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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:50-60 cm
  • Spread:80-100 cm
Exposure
Full Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
Medium
Slow
Habit
Prostrate
Spreading
Foliage Color
Green
Landscape uses
Hedge
Naturalizing
Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Taxus canadensis

Native to Ontario

 As with all taxus, all parts of the plant are poisonous except the mostly bitter, red arils.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Taxus canadensis

A native evergreen tolerating heavy pruning, making it ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, ground covers, or bank retention. Little tolerance for direct sun. Even less tolerance for salt.