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Emerald Spreader Yew
Taxus cuspidata 'Monloo'
Category: Evergreen ShrubLight: Part Sun/Part Shade
Emerald Spreader Yew is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub that adds lush greenery to your garden. Its dense foliage provides excellent ground cover and is perfect for borders or as a foundation plant. This hardy yew is tolerant of various soil types and can thrive in both sunny and partially shaded areas.
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Emerald Spreader Yew
Taxus cuspidata 'Monloo'
Category: Evergreen ShrubLight: Part Sun/Part Shade
Emerald Spreader Yew is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub that adds lush greenery to your garden. Its dense foliage provides excellent ground cover and is perfect for borders or as a foundation plant. This hardy yew is tolerant of various soil types and can thrive in both sunny and partially shaded areas.
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Emerald Spreader Yew
Taxus cuspidata 'Monloo'
Category: Evergreen ShrubLight: Part Sun/Part Shade
Emerald Spreader Yew is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub that adds lush greenery to your garden. Its dense foliage provides excellent ground cover and is perfect for borders or as a foundation plant. This hardy yew is tolerant of various soil types and can thrive in both sunny and partially shaded areas.
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Emerald Spreader Yew
Taxus cuspidata 'Monloo'
Category: Evergreen Shrub • Yew
Emerald Spreader Yew is a versatile ground cover with evergreen foliage, ideal for low-maintenance gardens.
Mature Height: 2-3 feet
Mature Width: 8-10 feet
Light: Part Sun/Part Shade
Zone: Zones 4-7
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Slow
Season of Interest: Multi-season
Foliage: Evergreen
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