Spreading Yew

Lore    All species of this genus are poisonous. One American species is the source of the cancer drug, Taxol. In England yew trees were restricted to church yards where they were not subject to livestock grazing, which caused many animal deaths in the past. Interestingly, deer may graze on them, unaffected. Birds are also attracted to the fruit, which they eat without consequence, as the flesh is not toxic to most, and the seed passes through intact.
Average Size at Maturity    Slowly reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide.
Bloom Time    Conifer; prized for foliage and berry-like cones.
Deciduous/ Evergreen    Evergreen
Foliage Color    Green
Garden Style    Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic
Growth Habit    Bushy
Growth Rate    Slow
Light Needs    Full sun, Partial sun
Soil Needs    All-Purpose Plant Food
Special Feature    Dense Habit, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fruit Poisonous, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly
Water Needs    Moderate
Watering Needs    Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.