H.M. Eddie Yew

H.M. Eddie is an upright, pyramidal cultivar of Taxus x media with dense, dark-green needles. Loen Nursery describes a slow-growing evergreen for sunny to partly shaded sites and lists mature dimensions of 12-15 feet high by 4-6 feet wide. Urban Tree Farm identifies H.M. Eddie as a male selection that does not produce berries and lists moderate-to-regular water once established. [Loen Nursery](https://www.loennursery.com/products/txs-md-hme) [Urban Tree Farm Nursery](https://www.urbantreefarm.com/product/taxus-media-h-m-eddie/) ## Landscape Use Its upright shape fits a narrow hedge, foundation planting, or specimen position. Dense, dark-green foliage keeps a formal outline through the year, and the slower growth rate reduces how quickly it outgrows its space. ## Growing Conditions Use full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil and moderate moisture. Loen lists Zones 5-7; other exact H.M. Eddie nursery profiles list Zone 4, which is retained as the lower limit of this plant's supported range. ## Maintenance Water regularly while roots establish, then use moderate irrigation as needed. Prune to maintain a narrow profile or hedge line.