Amersfoort Japanese Yew
Taxus cuspidata 'Amersfoort'
Planted 2021
Amersfoort Japanese Yew is a small evergreen that can be used as a hedge or alone. It handles pruning well as opposed to other conifers. The leaves are rounded, flat, and stiff, looking somewhat like a boxwood. It prefers some shade and adequate moisture.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft. | 4 ft. | 4-7 | Slow | Medium |
Leaf
Evergreen, rounded needle, flat, oval, dark green.
Fruit
Ovoid, about 1/3” long to 1/6” wide, aril, red.
Flower
Inconspicuous.
Advantages
Adaptable to shade or partial sun and most soils and withstands pruning.
Disadvantages
Susceptible to winter burn, prefers a moist area.