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Taxus x media Brownii

Brown's Yew

A broad, compact, slow-growing cultivar which can be used as a hedge. It has dark green foliage and may produce a red berry with toxic, black seeds.

  • »  Slow-growing, broad, densely rounded, globe-shaped form
  • »  Dense branching arches 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
$54.75
3gal
$63.00
5gal
$94.50
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:175-200 cm
  • Spread:150-175 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
Globe
Rounded
Foliage Color
Green (dark)
Landscape uses
Foundation planting
Hedge
Screening (privacy)
Topiary
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Taxus x media 'Brownii'

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 x media 'Brownii'

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.