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TAXUS baccata 'Repens Aurea'
Commonly known as Yew
Low spreading yew with leaf margins yellow when young turning cream later. Needs full sun for the best leaf colour
£17.50 each
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Good to know
Possibly same as 'Dovastonii Aurea', propagated from sideshoots resulting in prostrate habit. Slow-growing. Females may produce red arils sparsely. 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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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Suitable for small gardens
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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
1m (39in) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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
Tolerates full shade -
Full sun
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Partial shade
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toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Bird friendly
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1.5m (5ft)
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