Shrubs

Taxus cuspidata 'Monloo'

Emerald Spreader® Japanese yew

Emerald Spreader® Japanese yew. Photo: F. D. Richards / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0

Dark green needles retain their color through winter on a strong, low-spreading framework. Its broad habit suits banks, large borders and low hedges. This is a wide groundcover shrub rather than a tiny mound, so provide plenty of room.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Mature size: 2–3 ft. tall × 8–10 ft. wide
Water: Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 4–7

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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

Monrovia

NC State Extension

Spring Meadow Nursery

Royal Horticultural Society

University of Minnesota Extension

Photo: F. D. Richards / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web. · CC BY-SA 2.0

Image notes: Emerald Spreader® Japanese yew. Photo: F. D. Richards / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.