Taxus baccata 'Repandens'

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Yew, English 'Spreading'

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

 

Description

This evergreen shrub will grow about 1'-6' tall and has small, needle-like, dark green leaves. 'Repandens' has long, spreading branches that make a 2'-4' tall groundccover and is a useful foundation plant. This is a highly combustible plant.

 

This plant is on the City of Ashland’s Prohibited Plant List and should only be planted if it is at least 5 feet away from any structure. Prohibited Flammable Plants List Use caution when planting and follow tree and shrub spacing guidelines as outlined in the General Fuel Modification Area Standards found in Ashland’s Municipal Code, Chapter 18.3.10.100 https://ashland.municipal.codes/LandUse/18.3.10.100 Questions? Contact Firewise staff at 541-482-2770.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Foundation, Patio

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Filler, Topiary

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.