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TAXUS baccata 'Semperaurea'
Commonly known as Golden Irish yew, Yew
Bright gold foliage
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Height3m (10ft)
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Spread3m (10ft)
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ConiferBroad, bushy with erect branches
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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 'Semperaurea'
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- Description
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.Good to knowCan withstand renovation pruningPests & DiseasesTortrix moth caterpillars, vine weevil, yew scale, phytophthora root rot.Place of originGarden origin
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Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardensIf pruned from an early age suitable for a small garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold
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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(People & Pets)
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Tree ShapeRounded to broadly spreading
Taxus - Care Guide
3m (10ft)
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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