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TAXUS baccata 'Fastigiata' 'Aureomarginata'
Commonly known as Irish yew
Yellow margined leaves on this Irish yew
Further Reading....
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Height5m (16ft)
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Spread2.5m (8ft)
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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' 'Aureomarginata'
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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 Colour (if not green)Gold variegated
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTIONToxic if eaten
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Tree ShapeBroadly columnar
Taxus - Care Guide
Useful extras...

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.
3 options from £6.00

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)
2 options from £6.00

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

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20

Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20