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Green Wave Yew

Taxus x media 'Green Wave'

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Green Wave Yew (Taxus x media 'Green Wave') at Chalet Nursery

Green Wave Yew

Green Wave Yew

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Green Wave Yew (Taxus x media 'Green Wave') at Chalet Nursery

Green Wave Yew foliage

Green Wave Yew foliage

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Height:  4 feet

Spread:  4 feet

Sunlight:  full sun  partial shade  full shade 

Hardiness Zone:  4

Description:

An incredibly versatile evergreen shrub with a broad, wide-spreading habit, bright green emerging foliage is held against dense, dark green needles in spring; a choice shrub for hedge windbreak or privacy, takes pruning very well, does well in shade

Ornamental Features

Green Wave Yew is a dwarf conifer which is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its ornamental globe-shaped form. It has rich green evergreen foliage which emerges light green in spring. The ferny sprays of foliage remain green throughout the winter. The fruits are showy red drupes displayed from early to late fall.

Landscape Attributes

Green Wave Yew is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and can be pruned at anytime. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Green Wave Yew is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Hedges/Screening
  • General Garden Use
  • Topiary

Planting & Growing

Green Wave Yew will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.

This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. However, you may want to keep it away from hot, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid, and parts of it are known to be toxic to humans and animals, so care should be exercised in planting it around children and pets.

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Massing  Screening  Garden  Topiary 
Applications
Fruit  Plant Form  Winter Value 
Ornamental Features