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Taxus cuspidata 'Monloo'-Emerald Spreader Japanese Yew-Dense evergreen shrub for ground cover 5 Gallon

Taxus cuspidata 'Monloo'-Emerald Spreader Japanese Yew-Dense evergreen shrub for ground cover 5 Gallon

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Taxus cuspidata 'Monloo'

Description

The 'Monloo', commonly known as the Emerald Spreader Japanese Yew, is a versatile evergreen shrub known for its dense, spreading habit and rich green foliage. It is an excellent choice for ground cover or as a low hedge in a variety of landscape settings.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for foundation plantings, mass plantings, or as a ground cover. Its dense foliage provides excellent coverage and is perfect for erosion control on slopes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Taxus cuspidata 'Monloo'
  • Common Name Common Name: Emerald Spreader' Japanese Yew
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 2-3 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Hostas, Ferns, and other shade-tolerant plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy, loamy, or clay soils.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in early spring to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid planting in areas with poor drainage to prevent root rot.
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