If you’re striving for a classic garden look that also attracts bees and other pollinators, roses are an excellent choice.
If you need some alternatives to hydrangeas, we have suggestions! Maybe you already have a bunch or maybe the deer love them too.
we’re sharing answers to the five most commonly asked questions we get about hydrangeas in the summer to help you get back to just enjoying the view.
Similar to Stonehenge® Taxus, but even skinnier. There’s no pruning, shearing, and little to no spacing needed for this dense, dark green columnar yew. We’ve been watching this plant for over eight years, and it holds its dark color all year long and has never winter burned. It’s useful as a super-skinny, space-saving hedge or as a specimen plant.
| Dimensions | 8 × 6 ft |
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| Botanical Name | Taxus x media 'SMNTHDPF' PP#32,306, CBRAF |
| Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 6-8' |
| Width/Spread | 8-10" |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil | Moist |
| Uses | Borders, Containers, Low Hedges, Rain Gardens |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Winter Interest |
Adaptable to various soil pH levels, but good drainage is imperative. Little required; may be shaped or trimmed in late spring, after the new growth has emerged but before it hardens off.
