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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
$103.25
5gal
$161.00
B&B in Container
$227.50
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:100-125 cm
  • Spread:125-175 cm
Exposure
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
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.