Vermeulen Yew Cherry followed by small purple-black berries

followed by small purple-black berries that are edible and loved by birds

and bright crimson in fall

Plant it where you want dependable year-round presence and a strong winter payoff

This cultivar is prized for especially dark green

Its rounded leaves have soft green centers with broad golden yellow margins

Vermeulen Yew Cherry followed by small purple-black berriesVermeulen Yew (Taxus x media 'Vermeulen') Vermeulen Yew is a dependable evergreen shrub that brings year round structure and a finished look to foundations, borders, and screening rows. Its dense branching helps it read full from the ground up, so it feels intentional instead of thin or patchy. The deep green needles create a calm backdrop that makes seasonal flowers and foliage colors stand out. If you want a long lived evergreen that can be kept