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Emerald Spreader® Japanese Yew – Dark Green Low Maintenance

Emerald Spreader® Japanese Yew: Ideal Large-Scale Groundcover

Retains dark green foliage in the coldest winters. Red berries in winter. Perfect for embankments, large-scale groundcover, or low hedges. Low maintenance. Evergreen.

Plant Profile

Light: Full sun to partial sun
Moisture: Moderate
Height: 2 feet or less
Spread: 7–12 feet

Photo credit: Doreen Wynja

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