Anglojap Yew

About this plant

The Anglojap Yew 'Densiformis' is a highly versatile and reliable evergreen shrub, prized for its exceptionally dense, spreading habit and lush, dark green foliage. Its soft, finely textured needles retain their vibrant color throughout the year, providing a constant source of beauty and visual interest in your garden. This robust evergreen is an excellent choice for a variety of landscape applications. Use it as a low-maintenance hedge for privacy or demarcation, an attractive foundation planting to soften building lines, or as a shapely specimen in mixed borders. Its adaptability to pruning also makes it a superb candidate for formal elements or topiary. 'Densiformis' is known for its hardiness and tolerance of various conditions, making it a dependable selection for both novice and experienced gardeners. Enjoy its enduring appeal and the structured elegance it brings to your outdoor space.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers full sun to partial shade. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, including clay, as long as drainage is adequate. Avoid consistently wet or poorly drained sites. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain desired shape and size. Can be heavily pruned if needed.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.