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‘Green Wave’

Yew

Taxus cuspidata

'Green Wave'

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Green Wave yew in a landscape
  • Versatile habit
  • Appealing texture
  • Evergreen
Description

This plant was selected on the campus of Michigan State University for its lush, semi-weeping wave of green foliage. It makes an outstanding foundation or mass planting, with appealing exture and habit. Note: all plant parts are poisonous if ingested.

USDA Zone
4 - 7 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun, Shade
Height
4 - 6'
Width
8 - 10'
Finish Time
2 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Adaptable to various soil pH levels, but good drainage is imperative.

Pruning

Pruning is not required, though it can tolerate heavy pruning and shaping if desired. Pruning or trimming in late spring, after the new growth has emerged and hardened off slightly, is best.

Uses

Hedges; mixed borders; foundation plantings; specimen.

Growing Tips

Tolerates heavy shearing or pruning, either to shape as desired or accentuate natural habit. Very susceptible to deer damage.

Features: Evergreen, Winter interest, Salt tolerant, Alkaline soil, Clay soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Taxus, Common name: Yew, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Green foliage

Features: Evergreen, Winter interest, Salt tolerant, Alkaline soil, Clay soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Taxus, Common name: Yew, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Green foliage