Taxus canadensis aka Canadian Yew

Taxus canadensis, also known as the Canada yew, American yew or ground-hemlock, is a prostrate, slow-growing, evergreen shrub native to central and eastern North America. It can be found in swampy woods, ravines, riverbanks and on lake shores, but most of its range is located well north of the Ohio River. Although it prefers moist, sandy loam, it is not heat or drought tolerant and is not bothered by pests. Its needle-like foliage is very dense, dark green and glossy, and can get a red tinge in the winter. The fruit is a red seed, 1/4 inch long. It is a very hardy yew, suitable as a large groundcover in cool, shady locations. It is also a super rare houseplant that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. Canadian yew likes soil that is well-draining and does best in long-lasting, direct light, less than 1 foot from a window. It does not need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size. Native from Newfoundland to Virginia, west to Manitoba, and Iowa, this yew is also known to be a rare ice age relict in some coves of the Appalachian Mountains.