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Taxus cuspidata Nana

Dwarf Japanese Yew

A very handsome, dwarf conifer with dark, glossy, green foliage and spreading form. They respond well to pruning and are a great addition to any landscape. They may produce a red berry with toxic, black seeds.

  • »  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

2gal
$96.25
3gal
$99.75
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5gal
$168.00
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B&B in Container
$206.50
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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:100-125 cm
  • Spread:125-175 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
• Compact
• Dwarf
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Hedge
• Screening (privacy)
• Topiary
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Taxus cuspidata 'Nana'

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

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Taxus cuspidata 'Nana'

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.