Shade shrubs

I have a north facing property. No direct sun. In front of of porch I have Japanese Yews that just don’t seem to flourish. I’m thinking of replacing them with RED BALLOON VIBURNUM. I don’t know what soil to plant…

Discoloured Japanese Yew

I have three Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata ‘Nana’), which I bought from a nursery and planted nearly 15 years ago. They don’t have any obvious signs of disease (e.g. no bumps, webs, crawly things). However, they look unwell; the leaves…