Taxus c. 'Nana', commonly known as Dwarf Japanese Yew, is a compact cultivar ideal for low-maintenance landscapes or smaller garden spaces. This evergreen shrub features dense, dark green needle-like foliage that retains its color year-round. Its tidy, mounded habit makes it a perfect choice for foundation plantings, borders, or as a groundcover in shaded areas. Slow-growing and versatile, it thrives in a wide range of conditions, including urban environments, making it popular with landscapers and home gardeners alike.
- Light: Partial to full shade
- Water need: Moderate; avoid waterlogged soil
- Growth rate: Slow
- Mature size (HxW): 3–4 ft. x 3–4 ft.
- Habit: Compact, mounded
- Bloom/interest: Year-round green foliage
- Hardiness zone: 4–7
- Soil tolerance: Well-drained; adaptable to various soil types
- Drought/heat tolerance: Moderate drought tolerance once established
