TAXUS- Yew 
No doubt, one of the most popular evergreens in America. Its chief char¬ 
acteristics are its slow growth, luxuriant dark green foliage the year round, 
and scarlet berry-like fruits. The various garden varieties provide many 
different forms and shapes. They are absolutely hardy, easily trimmed into 
any desired shape, and well suited for hedges. The Yews thrive best in a 
moderately moist sandy loam and endure shade very well. An excellent plant 
for foundations. 
Ta xus canadensis Canadian Yew 
Hardy, low, spreading shrub, rarely over 2f4 feet high. Foliage light green, 
assuming in winter a reddish tint. Requires a moist soil and a shady 
location. An ideal ground-cover under hemlock and pines. 
T. canadensis stricta Dwarf Canadian Yew 
Will make a very satisfactory dwarf evergreen hedge. Foliage dark green, 
of fine texture. Shears perfectly. 
T. cuspidate Spreading Japanese Yew 
A native of Japan, perfectly adapted to our New England conditions. Rich 
dark green foliage, ornamented in the fall with numerous crimson fruits. 
Very popular as a hedge or foundation plant. Informal and spreading in 
shape, it grows to be 6 to 8 feet tall, but can be easily sheared to keep 
within bounds. Grows well in either shade or full sun. 
T. cuspidate capitata Upright Japanese Yew 
Formal, upright tree form, possessing all the pleasing characteristics of the 
preceding variety. It will add dignity and character to the foundation 
planting. A superb specimen or hedge. 
T. cuspidata cclumnaris Columnar Yew 
Extremely narrow and upright. Makes a fine hedge, especially where space 
is limited. A fine variety for creating formal effects. Comparatively new 
variety which has been thoroughly tested the past few winters for its 
hardiness. 
T. cuspidate intermedia Intermediate Yew 
Semi-dwarf, spreading, irregular-shaped plant with beautiful dark green 
foliage. Useful among broad-leaf evergreens or foundation groupings. 
A compact, relatively slow-growing variety which will thrive in sun or 
shade. 
T. cuspidata intermedia capitata Upright Intermediate Yew 
Very compact, pyramidal form with broad base. An outstanding variety 
which we are convinced after several years’ trial is the best of the pyramidal 
Yews. 
T. cuspidata nana Divarf Japanese Yew 
Slow-growing, of spread¬ 
ing, irregular shape. 
Most desirable dwarf 
evergreen for foundation 
groupings, whether 
planted in sun or shade. 
It grows 2 to 3 feet high 
with very dark green fo¬ 
liage which holds its 
color through the entire 
year. 
ANCO 
Taxus cuspidata columnaris 
Taxus 
cuspidata 
Taxus cuspidata nana 
T. media Hatfieldi Hatfield's Yew 
A compact, conical plant of pyramidal form. Abso¬ 
lutely hardy. Dark green foliage. The Arnold Arbor¬ 
etum considers this the best of the Taxus hybrids. 
T. media Hicksi Hicks' Yew 
A narrow, upright Taxus with vertical branches covered 
with deep, rich green foliage. Grows 6 to 8 feet tall. 
T. media McBethi 
Very dwarf and bushy pyramidal type. Slow growth 
and well adapted for foundation plantings. 
Taxus 
cuspidata 
capitata 
Taxus 
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