Southern Spreading YewA terrific alternative to Japanese yew, a northern grown plant that doesn't enjoy our summer heat and humidity, 'Prostrata' Southern spreading yew is grown for its gracefully spreading, evergreen foliage and its versatility to thrive in either sun or shade. See our planting (2001) under 'Heritage' river birch in the nursery garden. These plants have never been pruned, so they are about 4' tall. They could easily have been maintained at just 2 3' tall