This Yew is a semi-dwarf with narrow short-stalked medium green needles and small round fleshy red berries. 

A versatile evergreen tolerating heavy pruning, making it ideal for hedges, screens, foundation plantings and topiary landscapes. It can also be left unpruned for a softer textured landscape. Protection (burlap wrap) from drying winter winds is recommended in an exposed location. Low tolerance for salt or wet, poorly-drained conditions.

All parts of the plant are poisonous to human beings, dogs, cats, and horses, except the flesh of the basically tasteless berry.