Zone 6b high desert gardener here. I ordered three Stonehenge Skinny Yews in 2023 to screen a section of vinyl picket fence. I planted them 12” apart and I’m shocked at the amount of growth they’ve put on considering yews are notoriously slow growers. They are the perfect year round background of evergreen needed for that soace. Will be ordering more next spring for other areas of the garden. .
Stonehenge Skinny® Yew Taxus x media
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Mature Size
Height: 6' - 8'
Spread: 12"
Height: 1.8m - 2.4m
Spread: 30cm
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Details
72 - 96 Inches12 - 18 Inches12 - 12 Inches1.8m - 2.4m30cm - 46cm30cmFeatures
A space-saving hedge plant for sun or shade!
Meet Stonehenge Skinny yew - the narrowest, most space-saving evergreen around. It takes up a mere 1'/30.5cm square of ground space and grows as a lush, dense column of soft, evergreen foliage. It maintains its handsome, deep green color all year round, and is festooned with bright green in spring when the new growth emerges. It's a hard-working evergreen for landscapes and gardens of all types.
Available in better garden centers in spring 2021.
Top reasons to grow Stonehenge Skinny yew:
- Super-narrow habit
- Dark green foliage
- Shade tolerant
Winter InterestCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:EvergreenHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:72 - 96 Inches 1.8m - 2.4mSpacing:12 - 18 Inches 30cm - 46cmSpread:12 Inches 30cmFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark greenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Full ShadeLight Requirement:Part Shade to ShadeLight Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunLight Requirement:Sun or ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Super-skinny habit is ideal for space-saving hedges; also makes a nice formal accent for entryways and containers.
Maintenance Notes:Thanks to its very narrow, upright habit, regular pruning is not needed. Branches may be selectively removed if desired.
Note that yew is not deer resistant and can sustain substantial damage in areas where deer pressure is high.
Stonehenge Skinny® Taxus x media 'SMNTHDPF' USPP 32,306, Can PBRAF -
2 Reviews
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John Wypijewski, Utah, United States, 15 weeks ago
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I received 4 of the Stonehenge Skinny Yews this spring (2021). They arrived in excellent condition in Zone 7. I planted them right away and they have all survived the hot summer and are doing very nicely.
Gayle Larson, Idaho, United States, 3 years ago
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