code: 5001
Columnar evergreen shrub with short dark green needle like foliage. A male selection very similar to Hicks in form and color but will not produce berries. Useful as hedge that takes well to shearing. Does best with protection from afternoon and winter sun.
Hardy to -30°F
Maximum Elevation: 5,500 Feet
Maximum Elevation: 5,500 Feet
Ornamental Features
H.M. Eddie Yew has dark green foliage which emerges light green in spring. The ferny leaves remain dark green throughout the winter. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant.
Landscape Attributes
H.M. Eddie Yew is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. 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.
H.M. Eddie Yew is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Vertical Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
- Topiary
Planting & Growing
H.M. Eddie Yew will grow to be about 12 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It has a low canopy, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more.
This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. 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.
Information:
Mature Size (generic) : SHRUB (Above 15′)
USDA Hardiness Zone : 4, 5, 6, 7
Water Needs : Moderate
Light Needs : Full Shade, Partial Shade
Growth Rate : Slow
Mature Height : 15-20 ft. (in about 25 years) grows up about 4 to 6 inches per year
Mature Width : 3-5 ft.
Name : H.M. Eddie Yew
