Green Wave Yew

Green Wave Yew (Taxus x media 'Green Wave')

Green Wave Yew (Taxus x media 'Green Wave') is a dense, mounding evergreen shrub known for its graceful, arching branches and finely textured foliage. This compact, spreading yew is a female selection that adds soft form and rich green color to shaded or partially sunny sites, performing reliably across a wide range of growing conditions.

Distinctive Features

Green Wave Yew typically reaches 3 to 4 feet tall and spreads 5 to 6 feet wide, with glossy, dark green needles that hold color year-round. Its low, rounded shape and gently cascading form provide a soft, naturalistic alternative to more rigid hedge forms, and it may bear red berries when pollinated.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Part shade to full shade, tolerates some sun
• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soils
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
• Water Needs: Moderate, with occasional deep watering in dry periods
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7

Ideal Uses

• Focal point in shaded borders or woodland gardens
• Foundation plant for softening architecture
• Massed in groups for evergreen ground coverage
• Understory companion beneath taller shrubs or trees
• Accent plant in mixed conifer beds

Low Maintenance Care

• Prune in early spring to maintain size and shape
• Mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperatures
• Water during prolonged dry spells, especially in the first two years
• Fertilize lightly in early spring if needed
• Protect from deer browsing in vulnerable areas

Why Choose Green Wave Yew

• Elegant, arching form offers soft structure
• Performs well in shaded and low-light conditions
• Low-growing habit fits tight or layered spaces
• Evergreen color and texture add year-round appeal
• A graceful, adaptable focal point for shady designs

Green Wave Yew brings understated beauty and flexible utility to shaded and semi-shaded gardens, serving as a graceful focal point or a reliable evergreen backdrop in a wide variety of planting schemes.