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TAXUS baccata 'Dovastonii Aurea'
Commonly known as Golden yew, Westfelton yew
Yellow margined leaves on golden-yellow shoots. Spreading habit with drooping branchlets. Female tree
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Can withstand renovation pruning -
Pests & Diseases
Tortrix moth caterpillars, vine weevil, yew scale, Phytophthora root rot. -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
EvergreenLeaves 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardensIf clipped from an early age
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Gold
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft) -
Conifer
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TreeSmall tree
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full shade
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
2m (6½ft)
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