Shrubs
Taxus baccata 'Repandens'
Spreading English yew
Long dark green needles line spreading branches with gently drooping tips. This low evergreen expands mostly outward, making it useful for broad foundation beds and groundcover-like plantings. Give it generous width so its graceful branching does not require constant trimming.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Size at stated age
- 2 ft. at 10 years tall × 6 ft. at 10 years wide
- Water
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 6–7 (species reference; cultivar performance may differ)
Sizes & prices
- #3$49.99
- #5$59.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Susceptible to browsing; protect where deer are active.
- Wet soil
- Avoid waterlogged ground.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Keep in mind: Yew foliage and seeds are highly poisonous if eaten. Keep away from children, pets and livestock.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Evergreen.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Lightly shape in spring or early summer; yews can regrow from old wood.
Sources & photo credits
University of Minnesota Extension
Photo: Photo by David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0
Image notes: Spreading English yew. Representative plant; resized and re-encoded, not cropped.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.