Evergreen Conifer with Dense Dark Green Foliage and Pyramidal Form
Yew Cap Taxus cuspidata 'Capitata' features dense, dark green needle-like foliage with a naturally pyramidal form that provides year-round structure and elegance. This slow-growing evergreen conifer delivers formal appearance, excellent cold hardiness, and versatility, making it perfect for specimen plantings, formal hedges, and foundation plantings.
Key Features
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Dense Dark Green Foliage: Soft needle-like leaves provide year-round color and texture
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Naturally Pyramidal Form: Upright conical shape adds formal elegance to landscapes
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Excellent Cold Hardiness: Very hardy and adaptable to northern climates
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Easily Sheared: Takes well to pruning and shaping for formal hedges and topiary
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Slow Growing: Maintains size with minimal pruning
Growing Specifications
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Light: Full sun to part shade
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Mature Size: 10-15' tall x 6-8' wide
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Hardiness: Zones 4-7
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Type: Evergreen conifer
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Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape. Takes well to regular shearing for formal hedges.
Landscape Uses
Perfect for specimen plantings, formal hedges, foundation plantings, and mixed borders. Pairs beautifully with other evergreens and flowering shrubs. Excellent choice for adding year-round structure, formal elegance, and cold-hardy evergreen presence to landscapes.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Apply mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment, then moderately once established. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced evergreen fertilizer.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
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