Shrubs
Taxus cuspidata Golden Dwarf Y
Taxus cuspidata 'Golden Dwarf'
Also known as Golden Dwarf Japanese Yew
Available at our Langlois nursery
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About This Plant
Taxus cuspidata Golden Dwarf Y is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Yews (Taxus) are slow-growing evergreens prized for dense dark foliage that takes pruning beautifully , the classic formal hedge plant. Long-lived (centuries) and tolerant of deep shade.
Full sun to full shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 4 to 7. ALL PARTS HIGHLY TOXIC if ingested , site away from livestock. Watch for root rot in poorly drained sites. Heavy deer browse pressure in some regions despite traditional reputation as deer-resistant.
For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Taxus cuspidata 'Golden Dwarf'
- Common name
- Golden Dwarf Japanese Yew
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 2-4 ft tall × 3-4 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Slow to moderate
- Bloom time
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Foliage color
- Gold-chartreuse
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: None documented
- Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
- ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling
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