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Stonehenge Skinny® Yew

Taxus x media 'SMNTHDPF' (Stonehenge Skinny®)

Category: Evergreen Shrub • Yew

Discover the Stonehenge Skinny® Yew, perfect for narrow spaces with its elegant, evergreen foliage.

Mature Height: 6-8 feet
Mature Width: 1-1.5 feet
Light: Part Sun/Part Shade
Zone: Zones 5-7
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Slow
Season of Interest: Multi-season
Foliage: Evergreen

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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

The Stonehenge Skinny® Yew is a narrow, upright evergreen shrub known for its dense foliage and unique shape. It is ideal for tight spaces and can be used as a hedge or accent plant.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can tolerate a range of moisture levels.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained soil is ideal, with moderate moisture. It prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH and adapts to various soil types.

Sun Needs

Part Sun/Part Shade

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

accentfoundation planting

Special Features

Narrow growth habitevergreen foliage

Wildlife Value

Provides shelter for birds and habitat for wildlife.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant once established.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for tight spaces and urban settings. Can be shaped easily for formal hedges.

Maintenance Notes

Low

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Is Stonehenge Skinny® Yew a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design.

How should homeowners use this plant information?

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