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Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA

STONEHENGE SKINNY­®

Yew

Taxus

'SMNTHDPF'

PP#32,306; CBRAF

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Stonehenge Skinny yew is a narrow columnar selection "} Stonehenge Skinny yew grows in an outdoor trial field in Michigan Stonehenge Skinny yew against a backdrop of red and yellow barberries A small specimen of Stonehenge Skinny yew surrounded by mulch A single specimen of Stonehenge Skinny yew surrounded by blooming Incrediball hydrangeas Closeup of the feathery dark green foliage of Stonehenge Skinny yew
  • Space saving
  • Fast growing
  • Dense branching
Description

Similar to Stonehenge® Taxus, but even skinnier. There's no pruning, shearing, and little to no spacing needed for this dense, dark green columnar yew. We've been watching this plant for over eight years, and it holds its dark color all year long and has never winter burned. It's useful as a super-skinny, space-saving hedge or as a specimen plant. Stonehenge Skinny taxus is a female selection and will develop red 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
6' - 8'
Width
1'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
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.

  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week December 19, 2019
  • Tag: Stonehenge Skinny® Taxus tag
  • Grower Sheet: Stonehenge Skinny® Taxus Professional Grower Sheet
  • Benchcard: Stonehenge Skinny® Taxus Benchcard
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week April 15, 2021
  • Spec Sheet: Stonehenge® Taxus Spec Sheet

    • 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