Plants in family taxaceae
Cephalotaxus 'Yewtopia'
Cephalotaxus 'Yewtopia' is an evergreen shrub with dark green needled foliage and a compact, wide vase shape. It is shade-tolerant and low-maintenance, making it a great choice for hedges or accents.
Cephalotaxus harringtonii
Cephalotaxus harringtonii is a slow-growing, soft-needled evergreen shrub native to Japan. It features long, dark green needles and dense upright branches, making it attractive for foundation or mass plantings. This shrub is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and salt-tolerant, thriving in USDA zones 6-9. It produces bright red berry-like cones on female plants and is toxic if ingested.
Cephalotaxus 'Prostrata'
Cephalotaxus 'Prostrata' is a low-growing evergreen conifer with a gracefully mounding growth habit. It tolerates shade, heat, pollution, and drought, making it a versatile choice for ground cover, rock gardens, and woodland gardens.
Cephalotaxus 'Duke Gardens'
Cephalotaxus 'Duke Gardens' is a dwarf plum yew with a spreading growth habit, reaching 3-4 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide. This plant features dense, glossy foliage year-round and thrives in partial shade to full sun. It is deer resistant and easy to care for, making it a perfect yew substitute for shady woodland gardens.
Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Robusta'
Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Robusta' is a little-known conifer that forms a tall, narrow shape, reaching 10 feet in height and 2 feet in width. It features short, dark green evergreen needles and was discovered by Herman Zulauf of Switzerland. This plant is deer-resistant and thrives in both sun and light shade, making it a versatile choice for gardens. It adds a vertical element to landscapes and is ideal for rock gardens and shaded areas.
Taxus baccata 'Repandens'
Taxus baccata 'Repandens' is an evergreen shrub with soft, sickle-shaped needles and coral-red seed-bearing cones. It grows 2-4 feet tall with a spread of 12-15 feet, suitable for USDA zones 5 to 7. This low-maintenance plant tolerates sun to shade and urban conditions, but its red berries are toxic if ingested.
Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Duke Gardens'
This shrub grows to 30 inches tall and 60 inches wide and is a perfect substitute for yew. It is deer-resistant and can survive temperatures as low as -24 degrees Fahrenheit. The plant has soft, black-green foliage and thrives in shady woodland gardens.
Taxus cuspidata 'Dark Green Spreader'
Taxus cuspidata 'Dark Green Spreader' is a compact, evergreen shrub with soft, forest-green needles. It grows 3-4 feet in height and 4-6 feet in spread, tolerating full sun to full shade. This slow-growing plant is resistant to winter burn and adapts well to various soil types, making it a versatile landscape choice.
Taxus baccata 'Rezek's Gold'
Taxus baccata 'Rezek's Gold' is a slow-growing evergreen with dense, dark green needles and brilliant yellow new growth in spring. It reaches 30 inches tall and 9 feet wide over 15 years, making it a striking addition to gardens.
Taxus baccata 'Watnong Gold'
Taxus baccata 'Watnong Gold' is a dwarf golden yew that grows 3 feet wide and 20 inches tall in ten years. It displays brilliant gold foliage in spring, turning green by late summer. This plant is ideal for light shade gardens, offering year-round interest.
Cephalotaxus harringtonia
Cephalotaxus harringtonia is a shade-tolerant evergreen shrub with fine-textured, soft needles. It produces bright green foliage in spring that matures to a deep bluish-green. Female bushes bear red fruit when a male is nearby. This plant is rarely damaged by deer and is drought tolerant once established.
Taxus cuspidata 'Low Boy'
Taxus cuspidata 'Low Boy' is an evergreen shrub with dark green leaves and bright golden foliage in spring. It grows 15 inches tall and 5 feet wide, thriving in part sun to light shade. This plant is known for its resilience and adaptability.
Taxus cuspidata
Taxus cuspidata is a slow-growing, golden dwarf mounding yew. This evergreen shrub is known for its compact form and ability to thrive in part sun to light shade. It is a versatile addition to gardens, providing year-round interest with its dense foliage.
Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Yewtopia'
This evergreen plant has dark green to true green needled foliage and a compact, wide vase shape. It is shade-tolerant and grows to 3-4 feet in height and width at maturity. Hardy in USDA Zones 6-10, it prefers slightly acidic soil with good drainage and requires regular watering during its first two seasons.
Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata'
This low-growing evergreen conifer has a gracefully mounding growth habit and tolerates shade, heat, pollution, and drought. It features shiny dark green needles and is used as ground cover, in rock gardens, foundation plantings, and woodland gardens.