Japanese Yew

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Jackson Grove

Source of plant

Kohankie Nursery, Spring Grove Cemetery, Cornell Botanic Gardens

Description

Dwarf, rounded, compact, slow-growing form with leaves densely set; resembles 'Nana', with the same heavy, plump dark green leaves, but starts growth earlier in the season and grows faster [DS 9]. "A very vague form, quite variably described by different nurseries and authors" [DS 8].

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

winter interest, growth habit, dwarf conifer