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Taxus cuspidata Monloo ('Emerald Spreader®')

Emerald Spreader® Yew: Patent PP10335

A low maintenance, slow-growing, flat-topped spreader suitable as a ground cover, as an embankment planting or for a low hedge. They retain their dark green foliage even in the coldest of winters.

  • »  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

1gal
$50.25
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2gal
$72.00
5gal Low Inventory
$144.00
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:60-80 cm
  • Spread:175-200 cm
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fruit
• Low Maintenance
• Poisonous
Habit
• Prostrate
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Ground cover
• Hedge
• Specimen
• Topiary
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Taxus cuspidata 'Monloo'

Mature taxus species have the ability to regrow from old wood, so old specimens can be rejuvenated in the garden. 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Taxus cuspidata 'Monloo'

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.