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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) -
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) -
Full shade -
Full sun -
Partial shade
TAXUS baccata 'Fastigiata'
- Details
- Description
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
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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 pruning
Pests & DiseasesTortrix moth caterpillars, vine weevil, yew scale, Phytophthora root rot -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptCottage gardenSuitable for small gardensIf clipped from an early ageTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Linear
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
Toxic if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Tree ShapeBroadly columnar
Taxus - Care Guide
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Buy Varieties of TAXUS baccata 'Fastigiata'
'Aureomarginata'
Irish yew
yellow margined leaves on this Irish yew
Gift-wrapping available
£20.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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.
Only £8.00
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
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
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden.
200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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