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Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA

STONEHENGE®

Yew

Taxus x media

'SMNTHDC'

PP#31,795; CBRAF

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Stonehenge Yew in between two evergreens in a landscape Stonehenge Yew's handsome green foliage Close-up of Stonehenge Yew's green foliage
  • Space saving
  • Fast growing
  • Dense branching
Description

Fabulously fastigiate!

Think of Stonehenge® taxus as a thin, faster-growing 'Hicksii'. Perfect for hedging or foundation plantings where a narrow habit works best. This unique selection has been in our field trial for over five years and has never needed pruning, shearing, or shown signs of winter burn. It's narrow enough to be useful and interesting, dense enough to look good in a container, and fast enough to be profitable. Female selection will develop berry-like structures if a male is planted nearby.

USDA Zone
4 - 7 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun, Shade
Height
8 - 10'
Width
2-4'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Evergreen
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

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

Pruning

Naturally narrow habit requires little to no pruning to maintain its shape. May be pruned as needed to maintain desired height.

Uses

Hedges, mixed borders, foundation plantings, specimen.

Growing Tips

Benefits from mulch. Protect from deer.

  • Tag: Stonehenge® Taxus Tag
  • Grower Sheet: Stonehenge® Taxus Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Stonehenge® Taxus Spec Sheet
  • Benchcard: Stonehenge® Taxus Benchcard
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week April 15, 2021

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

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

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

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