Taxus cuspidata 'Monloo' EMERALD SPREADER typically starts flowering in April.
Japanese yew
Taxus cuspidata 'Monloo' EMERALD SPREADER
Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata 'Monloo' EMERALD SPREADER) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub that is ideal for use as a low hedge or as an accent in a landscape design. Its dense, bright green foliage turns yellow in the fall and its deep-green, short, pointed needles are very dense and attractive. Its showy, bright red fruit and long-lasting green needles make it an excellent choice for winter interest. Its vigorous spreading habit is especially appealing. This plant can reach up to 8 feet in width and 4 feet in height at maturity and is tolerant of sun and shade. Though it can tolerate drought conditions, it will benefit from periodic watering and fertilizing to keep its vibrant color. Pruning is rarely necessary. Hardy in zones 5 to 8, this is an ideal plant for any garden.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 7
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Poisonous To Humans:
Yes
Poisonous To Pets:
Yes
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water Japanese yews only when the soil is dry to the touch. Drought tolerant, this plant species can go for long periods without water, especially in the late fall and winter. Be sure to not over-water your Japanese yew as that can lead to root rot. During the spring and summer months, water thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch. Water until the soil is evenly moist with water coming out of the drainage holes in the bottom of the container and then wait until the soil is again dry to the touch before watering again.
sunlight
Japanese yew needs at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, and should be placed in an area where it will receive both morning and afternoon sun if possible. The morning sun helps the plant warm its leaves in the morning, while the afternoon sun helps to keep the leaves from wilting in the heat of the afternoon. Be sure to protect the plant from strong, midday sun, which can quickly burn its delicate needles.
pruning
This Japanese yew variety should be lightly pruned every year in March or early April, just as new growth is beginning to appear. Pruning should include removing any dead, broken or diseased branches, and any crossing branches should be cut back to prevent rubbing and damage. Also, branches growing straight up or straight down should be pruned back to create a more open and airy canopy. Finally, the same stems should not be aggressively pruned in subsequent years as this will weaken the plant and lead to dieback.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
