Stonehenge Dark Druid® Yew (Taxus)
Shrub
- Useful landscape plant with stunning fern-like foliage.
- Dwarf habit makes it a great addition to containers!
- Great substitute for boxwood in the landscape.
- Zones 4-7, sun/shade, 4' tall x 3' wide at maturity.
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Patent: USPP 32,419
Common name: Yew
Zone: 4 - 7
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun),Part-sun (4-6 hours sun) to shade (< 4 hours sun)
Height x width: 3-4′ tall x 3′ wide
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Year-round
Bloom time: Foliage interest
Features: Winter interest, space savers, rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, evergreens, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Specimen, landscaping, perennial gardens, low hedge, edging
How to Grow
Light: Sun (6+ hours sun), Part-sun (4-6 hours sun) to shade (< 4 hours sun); grows even in deep shade.
Water: Average.
Space: min. 3′ apart.
Fertilizing: Apply a granular rose or garden fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Winterizing: A good 2-3″ layer of mulch is recommended; Avoid extreme dry soil in autumn, which can cause the evergreen foliage to dry out in winter.
Maintenance: No pruning is required. It may be trimmed if desired.
Note: Yew is not deer resistant and will not do well in areas often visited by deer.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
The Stonehenge Dark Druid Yews arrived very well packed. Moist and all 9 were perky!Very pleased. I have a few questions but I'll figure out how to ask not in the review. So far love dealing with this company!
First time ordering plants online and I am very satisfied. I would not be able to purchase these locally. Planted eight in the middle of April and they are not yet in the ground a full month (not all eight are included in photo). I have a hard garden to work in (I have to remove rock, then weed barrier - new house) so the fact that the plants were small worked to my advantage. Images of what the plants look like after they arrived and while they are resting before planting and in the ground pushing out new growth.
This plant is doing very well. I love it.
I planted 6 and they have only been planted since September 24, 2006, but the baby plants are still alive. A couple of them have new growth, which surprised me immensely. I am hoping they all survive the winter here in Ohio. So time will tell.
The shrubs looked to have been recently transplanted from quart size to gallon as the shrub was very small and there were virtually no roots. Most of the dirt stayed in the container when I planted it from the gallon container. Felt I did not get what I paid for.
Hello! We're sorry you're unsatisfied with your order. All of our plants are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so our customer service team would love to hear from you. Please send an email to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line or call us at 877-447-4769 so that we may provide the best assistance possible.
Much smaller than I expected but seems healthy. Will be several years before it looks like much.
purchased 2 of these as GGP listing recommended for shady areas. Arrived packed well and good shape. In ground for 2 weeks and are healthy. Only gallon sized so waiting till they grow bigger to enjoy
I just received my order today and the plants are beautiful, healthy full and lots of new growth. No stress at all during shipping I am very happy with this order
Good packaging, healthy plants!
The plants were received in perfect condition . They looked like they were already in the ground and thriving. I love my Stonehenge yew.
Stonehenge Dark Druid® Yew
I had never ordered plants on-line so I was skeptical. They were delivered on the day promised in GREAT condition and well boxed. We followed instructions and those 6 bushes are living strong and living well in our flower garden.
You always want the plants you buy to be a nice size. Quart size pots are obviously on the small size, but these plants are very healthy plants. Can't wait to see how they thrive.
Nice plants
Healthy growing yews very sadisfied
Spring new growth is burnt red
The Stonehenge Dark Druid Yew (Taxus) has evergreen foliage that remains dark and handsome even throughout the winter! It should not have any red leaves. Please email us a picture of your Yew to [email protected], so we can take a deeper look!
Does this yew come in gallon size?
Yes, the Stonehenge Dark Druid Yew is available for purchase in a gallon size conatiner.
What is the approximate size of tge plants currently being shipped. Thank you.
Plant size varies widely depending on the variety that you purchase and the time of year. Stonehenge Dark Druid® Yew is available in a one quart and a one gallon size. You can see more information on plants sizes here: https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/sizes
How well does this shrub really do in filtered shade? It would be on the East side of a garage wall with a large maple tree having the tips of its branches reaching over the top. More common yews on either side of this spot are doing fine, but the one we planted between them with more shade from the maple has died. So we were looking at this shrub as a replacement that would, we hope, tolerate this shadier spot.
Hi there! Stonehenge Dark Druid® Yew grows even in deep shade.
What is approximate size of Stonehenge Dark Druid Yew in quart size.
Approximate Height and width?
Hello! Plant size varies widely depending on the variety that you purchase and the time of year. Rest assured, your Stonehenge Dark Druid® Yew will be 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide at maturity.