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TAXUS baccata 'Fastigiata'
Commonly known as Irish yew
Upright form with very dark green leaves
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Height10m (33ft)
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Spread6m (20ft)
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full shade
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Full sun
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Partial shade
TAXUS baccata 'Fastigiata'
- Details
- Description
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.Good to knowFemale. Height 1.8-2.5m (6-8ft), width 45-60cm (18-24in) in 10 years. Can withstand renovation pruningPests & DiseasesTortrix moth caterpillars, vine weevil, yew scale, Phytophthora root rot
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Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLinear
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTIONToxic if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Tree ShapeBroadly columnar
Taxus - Care Guide
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CORNUS controversa 'Variegata'
Giant dogwood, Wedding cake tree
Available from £35.00
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GAURA lindheimeri 'The Bride'
Available from £13.50
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LIATRIS spicata
Gayfeather,Button snake root
Available from £11.50
ROSA HYBRID TEAS
Rose
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Available from £13.50
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Japanese umbrella pine
Available from £35.00
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VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
Available from £16.00
Buy Varieties of TAXUS baccata 'Fastigiata'
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'Aureomarginata'
Irish yew
yellow margined leaves on this Irish yew
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50