Taxus cuspidata Emerald Spreader *

Taxus cuspidata ‘Emerald Spreader’ is a low, spreading Japanese yew selected for its excellent cold hardiness and broad, ground-covering habit. Introduced for use in northern landscapes, this cultivar forms a wide, gently mounded shrub with flexible branches that handle snow load well. Glossy dark green needles provide dense, year-round coverage and a classic evergreen look. It grows well in full sun to shade and prefers well-drained soil, with a slow to moderate growth rate. Hardy in USDA Zones 4–7, it typically reaches 3–4 feet tall while spreading much wider, making it ideal for mass plantings, slopes, and foundation use.