General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, sandy loams. Good soil drainage is essential. Tolerates urban conditions. Accepts pruning and shearing well. Best sited in locations protected from cold winter winds.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
EMERALD SPREADER is a compact, dense, spreading Japanese yew cultivar that typically matures very slowly over 20 years to 2 1/2’ tall by as much as 9’ wide. According to patent documents, EMERALD SPREADER is distinguished from other T. cuspidata cultivars by having small dense needles, symmetrical low growth, shorter rigid branching and an overall denser appearance. Dark green needles (5/8” long) generally retain good color in winter. Although classified as a conifer, female yews (plants are dioecious) do not produce cones. They produce red, berry like fruits, each having a single seed surrounded by a fleshy red aril. Cuspidata is in reference to the cuspidate foliage (sharp pointed tip).
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. Susceptible to winter burn, particularly in exposed sites. Twig blight and needle blight are occasional problems. Root rot may occur in poorly-drained soils.
Uses:
Group or mass. Foundations, hedges or embankments.
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