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Taxus x media Andersonii

Anderson's Spreading Yew

A fast-growing, spreading form with dark green foliage providing great colour all year. They may produce a red berry with toxic, black seeds.

  • »  Fast-growing, broad, rounded, spreading habit
  • »  Branches arch outward with pendulous, young growth
  • »  Narrow, short-stalked, dark green needles
  • »  Small, round, fleshy, red berries on mature stems
  • »  Extremely low tolerance for wet, poorly drained conditions

2gal
$55.50
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3gal
$64.50
5gal
$108.00
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:150-175 cm
  • Spread:200-250 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
• Fast
• Medium
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fruit
• Low Maintenance
• Poisonous
Habit
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Hedge
• Screening (privacy)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Taxus x media 'Andersonii'

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 'Andersonii'

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.