An incredibly versatile evergreen shrub with a compact low spreading habit, light green emerging foliage is held against dense, dark green needles in spring; a choice shrub for a low hedge, or border accent; takes pruning very well; does well in shade. Ward's Yew has dark green foliage which emerges light green in spring. The ferny leaves remain dark green throughout the winter. The flowers are not ornamentally significant. The fruits are showy red drupes displayed from early to late fall.