Taxus x media ‘Densiformis’
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Taxus media Densiformis is a dense, slow-growing evergreen yew that forms a broad mound of glossy dark-green needles for foundation planting, low hedges, and topiary.
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Description
Taxus media Densiformis is a compact hybrid yew that develops into a broad, densely branched mound. Glossy dark-green needles provide fine evergreen texture and reliable structure through every season.
The cultivar is wider than tall and responds well to trimming, making it useful for foundation planting, low hedges, topiary, massing, and urban landscapes. Authoritative exact-cultivar records identify it as male and non-seeding, so it does not produce red arils.
Grow it in sun or shade in moist but freely drained soil, and avoid waterlogged ground. Water regularly while young, then during prolonged dry periods, and shape only when required. All parts are highly toxic if eaten.
Additional information
| Height | 100 cm – 150 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 150 cm – 250 cm |
| Flowering months | March, April |
| Synonyms | Taxus media 'Densiformis', Taxus x media 'Densiformis', Taxusmedia Densiformis |
| Family | Taxaceae |
| Propagation | Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or grafting. |
| Pests | Tortrix moth, vine weevil, gall mites, scale insects, and mealybugs may occur. |
| Diseases | Phytophthora root disease, root rot, needle and twig blight, and rarely honey fungus may occur, especially where drainage is poor. |
| Pruning | No regular pruning is required, but trim and shape the shrub when needed for a hedge or formal outline. |
| Hazardous information | Toxic if eaten by people, pets, or horses and may be fatal; wear gloves when handling. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Watering instructions | Water while establishing, then during prolonged dry weather. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun, partial shade, or full shade. |
| Color flower spring | Orange |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Low maintenance planting, Urban and courtyard gardens, Architectural planting, Hedges and screening plants, Ground cover planting |
| Type | Conifer |
| Use for | Hedge, Foundation Planting, Topiary |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Cultivation | Grow in sun or shade in moist but freely drained soil. Water during establishment, propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or grafting, and trim to shape only as needed. |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Dense Anglo-Japanese Yew, Dense Spreading Yew |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23013333, TAXMED0403G, TAXMED0405G, TAXMED0505G, TAXMED050FP, TAXMED0605G |
| Usps | Forms a dense evergreen mound that is substantially wider than tall., Handles sun through full shade and accepts regular shaping for low hedges. |
| Common Name | Densiformis Yew |