Yewtopia YewA terrific alternative to Japanese yew, a northern grown plant that doesn't enjoy our summer heat and humidity, 'Yewtopia' is grown for its gracefully spreading, evergreen foliage and its versatility to thrive in either sun or shade. 'Yewtopia' grows a bit more upright and vase shaped (similar to 'Duke Gardens') than the better known 'Prostrata' Southern spreading yew. NOTE: All Southern yew is DEER RESISTANT.