Taxus baccata Fastigiata Aurea Group

common yew Fastigiata Aurea Group
An upright columnar conifer, with evergreen dark green, yellow golden foliage. Placed in a sunny spot this will enhance the golden yellow foliage
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Yellow Gold | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green Yellow Gold | |||
Autumn | Green Gold Yellow | |||
Winter | Green Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Taxaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. TOXIC to pets if eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Taxus are small evergreen trees or large shrubs of rounded habit, with dense, linear leaves, insignificant flowers and, on female plants, conspicuous fleshy red arils surrounding the solitary seeds
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well drained soil in sun or shade. Foliage colour improves in sun.
Propagation
Propagate by semi hardwood cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No regular pruning required. Trim to keep shape
Pests
May be susceptible to tortrix moth, vine weevil, gall mites and scale insects
Diseases
May be susceptible to phytophthora root diseases and honey fungus (rarely)
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