(Yew)

Taxus x media quality characteristics include slow to medium growth rate, excellent year-round color, resistance to insects and diseases, wide variations in form, compact growth habit and winter hardiness. Taxus has many landscape uses including hedges, groupings, foundations, broad masses and as a specimen.

Taxus has dark green foliage with the exception of new growth which is emerald green. They can be planted in spring or fall with good results and are most effectively moved balled-and-burlapped. Taxus does equally well in sun or shade, prefers fertile soil, sufficient moisture, and requires good drainage. Most varieties are naturally compact and symmetrical and require very little corrective pruning.

Some varieties to look for:
Taxus x media 'Densiformis' 
   (Dense Spreading Yew) Faster growing variety with bright green foliage.
Taxus x media 'Fairview'
   (Fairview Yew) A dark green spreader.
Taxus x media 'Hicksii'
   (Hicks Yew) Fast growing columnar variety. Excellent for entryways.
Taxus x media 'Wardii'
   (Ward Yew) Flat, wide, spreading variety. Stiffer appearance & texture..
Taxus x media densiformis 'Natorp'
   (Natorp Yew) Natorp's own selection. Slow growing variety that 
   withstands winter burn. Excellent for hedging or foundation planting.