- Full Shade to Full Sun (Can Grow In Most Sunlight Conditions)
- Height 6 - 8 Feet
- Width 12 - 18 Inches
- Growing Zones 5-7
Fill the tiniest of spaces with a tall, lush, green shrub that needs no pruning and provides interest every season. Stonehenge Skinny® Yew Taxus x media is among one of the few evergreens that tolerates heavy shade as well as full sun. Its foliage is a dense, deep green, with bright green new growth in spring. It reaches a height of 72-96 inches with a width of 12-18 inches. Amazingly, its footprint is only one square foot making it a very useful plant for small spaces.
This columnar yew’s growth habit is fastigiate, which means that its branches slope upward, almost parallel with the stem. It had no known serious insect or disease problems. It is not recommended, however, if you have a serious deer problem because it is not resistant to them. An extremely versatile shrub, use it as a thriller in a container or as a specimen or focal point in your landscape. Plant it in a hedging or foundation where you need a plant that has a narrow habit. It makes a classy addition to formal entryways. Use it in mass plantings. Put it anywhere you need height in small gardens or small spaces.
Stonehenge Skinny® Yew Care
This Taxus is very easy to care for. It prefers just a moderate amount of water and is tolerant of occasional drought. It thrives in alkaline or clay soil that is well drained; poorly drained soils can be damaging.
No pruning is needed. If necessary, you may remove selective branches. It needs no extra care in winter. Just be sure there is adequate drainage in containers.
Note: All yews are poisonous to humans when consumed.
Stonehenge Skinny® Yew Spacing
Space these plants just 12-18 inches apart. When planting in a container, shrubs need a soil depth of 18 inches to 2 feet.
Stonehenge Skinny® Yew Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-7 |
Plant Type: Shrub |
Sunlight Exposure: Full Shade to Full Sun |
Mature Height: 6 - 8 Feet |
Mature Width: 12 - 18 Inches |
Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 Inches |
Growth Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): None |
Seasonal Interest: Grown for Foliage |
Foliage Type: Evergreen |
Foliage Color(s): Dark Green |
Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
Uses: Border Plant Container Landscape Mass Planting Specimen or Focal Point |
Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
Botanical/Scientific Name: Taxus x media 'SMNTHDPF' USPP 32,306, Can PBRAF |
- SKU:
- TAXSKQT
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.
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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.