Taxus × media 'Stefania'PBR (f)
yew 'Stefania'
A slow-growing evergreen shrub or tree, to around 3m high, with a columnar, upright habit and needle-like leaves that emerge bright yellow-green, and mature to dark green with pale cream edges. Insignificant flowers in spring are followed, if pollinated, by fleshy red fruits
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Variegated Yellow Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Variegated Yellow Green | |||
| Autumn | Green Cream Variegated | Red | ||
| Winter | Green Cream Variegated |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
- Full shade
Aspect
East–facing or 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. Tolerant of exposure and urban pollution. Suitable for topiary and hedges
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
No pruning required
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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