In general, yew is relatively pest and disease-free, making it a low-maintenance evergreen to use in any front yard. Yew ...

disease pathogens or an overall reduction of vigor. A better approach may be to remove the existing arborvitae shrubs and replace them with a smaller conifer. There are lots of compact and dwarf ...

Necropsies revealed high quantities of yew in the their stomachs, and there was evidence of partially eaten shrubs in nearby yards. The yew plants were later removed from the homeowners' yards.