Light
Full sun to full shade; afternoon shade in hot climates.
Growing guide · Shrubs
Taxus
How to grow Yew 'Erie Shores'.
Low, wide and green in the shade.
- Light
- Full sun, part sun, shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Zones
- 4–7
- Size
- 2–3 ft tall, 6–8 ft wide
- Spacing
- 4–5 ft apart.
- Pets
- Not pet-safe; keep out of reach
Water
Water weekly the first year, then only in drought.
Planting and soil
Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil, slightly high in clay.
Feeding
An evergreen fertilizer in early spring if growth is slow.
Pruning
Shear lightly in late spring after new growth. It regrows from old wood.
Through the year
Bright new growth in spring. Dark green the rest of the year.
If something's off
Root rot in wet soil. Deer browse yews. All parts are highly toxic to pets and people.
Why we stock it: Evergreen ground-level structure for shady foundations.
Yew 'Erie Shores'from $59.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it
Yew 'Erie Shores'from $59.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it