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TAXUS
Commonly known as Common yew, English yew
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Evergreenleaves 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long, are 2-ranked and parted either side of the shoots
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Height9m (30ft) -
Spread7m (23ft)
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Conifer
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Tall ShrubProduces yellow male cones in spring
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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
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Additional Features
Good to knowSlow-growing. Estimated size 1.8m (6ft) in 10 years. Can be clipped to a manageable size
Pests & DiseasesTortrix moth caterpillars, vine weevils, yew scale, phytophthora root rot
Place of originGarden origin -
Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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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 eaten(People & Pets) -
Tree ShapeBroadly columnar
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9m (30ft)
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7m (23ft) |
Buy Varieties of TAXUS
TAXUS baccata
Common yew, English yew
Small
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £12.50 each , 10+ £11.00 each
TAXUS baccata 'Dovastonii Aurea'
Golden yew, Westfelton yew
yellow margined leaves on golden-yellow shoots. Spreading habit with drooping branchlets. Female tree
Gift-wrapping available
TAXUS baccata 'Fastigiata'
Irish yew
upright form with very dark green leaves
Gift-wrapping available
TAXUS baccata 'Fastigiata' 'Aureomarginata'
Irish yew
yellow margined leaves on this Irish yew
Gift-wrapping available
£15.50 each
TAXUS baccata 'Repens Aurea'
Yew
low spreading yew with leaf margins yellow when young turning cream later. Needs full sun for the best leaf colour
Gift-wrapping available
£15.50 each
TAXUS baccata 'Semperaurea'
Golden Irish yew, Yew
bright gold foliage
Gift-wrapping available
£15.50 each
TAXUS baccata 'Standishii'
Yew
narrow and columnar habit with golden yellow leaves. Very slow growing
Gift-wrapping available
£15.50 each
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
