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Browns Anglo-Japanese Yew

Tagged as: Intermediate-Sized Evergreens for the Home Landsca, Yew

Botanical Name: Taxus x media 'Brownii'
Common Name: Browns Anglo-Japanese Yew


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Taxus x media 'Brownii' at The Morton Arboretum underside of needles
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Height: 6-8' Spread: 6-9'
Habit/Form: Rounded Growth Rate: S Zone: 3-7
Cultural Requirements: Full sun to full shade; needs good drainage, intolerant of wet soils
Ornamental Characteristics: Male clone (no fruit); densely rounded habit with dark green foliage
Use in the Landscape: Hedges, screens, foundation and mass plantings

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