Angelica Dense Yew

Angelica Dense Yew (Taxus x media densiformis 'Angelica')

Angelica Dense Yew (Taxus x media densiformis 'Angelica') is a low, spreading evergreen shrub valued for its dense, feathered foliage and broad adaptability in sun or shade. With a refined appearance and excellent winter hardiness, this cultivar offers reliable structure and four-season texture in foundation plantings and borders.

Distinctive Features

This female cultivar matures to approximately 3 to 4 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, forming a rounded, mounded silhouette. Soft green needles provide year-round color, and red ornamental berries may appear when a male pollinator is nearby. Its uniform habit and slower growth rate make it well suited to formal or naturalistic landscapes.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to deep shade
• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
• Water Needs: Moderate, with good drainage
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7

Ideal Uses

• Foundation plantings under windows or along walls
• Massed as a low hedge or backdrop in shade gardens
• Focal point in mixed evergreen groupings
• Structural contrast in perennial borders
• Privacy planting when grouped or layered

Low Maintenance Care

• Prune in early spring to maintain desired shape
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Water during drought, especially in the first year
• Fertilize annually with a balanced slow-release blend
• Protect from heavy snow loads to avoid breakage

Why Choose Angelica Dense Yew

• Dense, mounded habit for uniform appearance
• Tolerates deep shade and urban conditions
• Provides winter interest with persistent green foliage
• Low-growing form ideal for foundation or border use
• A strong evergreen focal point with minimal upkeep

Angelica Dense Yew offers a versatile, evergreen foundation for landscape designs, delivering texture, structure, and four-season reliability in both sun and shade.