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Stonehenge Dark Druid® Yew

Proven Winners

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$29.99
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  • Full Shade to Full Sun (0 - 6+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 3 - 4 Feet
  • Mature Width 3 Feet
  • Growing Zones 5 - 7

Taxus x media is thought to be a hybrid of two older cultivars of yew, the Taxus baccata, or English yew, and the Taxus cuspidata, or the Japanese yew. It certainly plays out well for this hybrid combination as the T x media has the dense upright form of the English yew and the cold hardiness of the Japanese yew. Introducing Stonehenge Dark Druid Yew, a small, compact yew that is hardy from Zones 5-7 and tolerates all sun or shade habitats, making it very versatile for home gardeners and urban developments alike. Have that dark shaded area under your roof overhang that nothing seems to grow in? With the proper soil and watering regimen, Stonehenge will fit the bill for this hard to grow in space. It is a slow growing shrub and won’t outgrow most spaces easily.

Native to Europe and Asia, yews have been naturalized for gardens all over the world with great success. It is hardy in the temperate regions of the United States, but does not tolerate the extreme cold or heat. It is relatively salt tolerant and makes a good choice for coastal homes along the Atlantic Ocean. One shining attribute stands out from all the rest: it has the ability to flourish in bright sun or deep shade and all conditions in between and it remains fairly compact, just growing to 48 inches tall and 36 inches wide at maturity. It is to be noted that it is not deer resistant and could sustain fatal damage under heavy deer browsing pressure so take that into advisement when locating your new plant. It probably will not survive as a woodland edge planting.

Stonehenge Dark Druid® Yew Care

Plant your new yew in well draining, fertile neutral soil with an average pH of 7.0 for best results. Either sun or shade locations are appropriate. A yearly application of a high nitrogen fertilizer, a 12-6-4, is adequate for most soils. If additional nutrients are needed, add a second feeding or top dress with up to one inch of well composted organic material for best results. It cannot be emphasized enough that the soil in your chosen location be well draining as this conifer will not tolerate soggy soils. Amend native soil with perlite, vermiculite or peat moss if it is a heavy clay or compacted soil. Water every week to ten days during dry weather. To stave off any root rot or fungal diseases, hold back any mulch from the base of the plant by about 6 inches.

Yews can withstand heavy pruning if you wish to shape them, or if you get any damaged branches from winter cold or salt. Prune back to healthy wood. Extensive pruning is not necessary as this plant remains compact throughout most of its lifetime. Mulch heavily in marginal cold winter areas to protect its roots, but remember to hold back from the main trunk by about 6 inches to reduce chances of disease.

Stonehenge Dark Druid® Yew Spacing

Space your new yews about 36 inches apart to allow for growth and air circulation. Almost all parts of the yew are poisonous, so plant this versatile shrub in a location where it is unlikely that children or pets will have access to them. Mass these shrubs out as a border, hedge or utilize as a foundation planting or specimen for your landscape for a relatively care free display.

Stonehenge Dark Druid® Yew Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 7
Plant Type: Bush
Light Exposure: Full Shade to Full Sun
Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet
Mature Spread: 3 Feet
Mature Spacing: 3 Feet
Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): None
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Dark Green
Foliage Description: Small, Scale-like, Arranged in opposite pairs
Seasonal Interest: Grown for Foliage
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Scale Insects, Aphids
Tolerates: Sunlight, Soil, Salt, Drought
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Insects
Uses: Border Plant Container Landscape Mass Planting Specimen or Focal Point
Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance
Brand: Proven Winners
Common Name: Stonehenge Dark Druid Yew
Scientific Name: Taxus x media 'SMNTHDB' USPP 32,419, Can PBRAF
SKU:
TAXDD

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

3 Reviews - Stonehenge Dark Druid® Yew Show Reviews

  • 5
    Very Happy with purchase!

    Posted by Silas Dean Heady on May 26, 2023

    Our plants arrived in perfect condition. They had been carefully packed and labeled for transport. We were replacing old landscaping and are very happy with the results.

  • 5
    Stonehenge Dark Druid...

    Posted by colleen5silva@icloud.com N/A on May 15, 2023

    Arrived healthy and thriving.Will purchase again from this nursery!

  • 5
    Dark Druid...

    Posted by Katherine Nightingale on Jul 28, 2022

    Perfectly packed, beautifully healthy, couldn't be happier. Thank you!