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    TAXUS baccata 'Standishii'
    TAXUS baccata 'Standishii'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa 'Tetragona Aurea' and TAXUS baccata 'Standishii'
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    TAXUS baccata 'Standishii'

    Commonly known as Yew

     AWARD
    Narrow and columnar habit with golden yellow leaves. Very slow growing
    plant size comparison icon
    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £24.00 each 
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      A miniature female selection of 'Fastigiata'. Can withstand renovation pruning
    • Pests & Diseases
      Tortrix moth caterpillars, vine weevil, yew scale, Phytophthora root rot
    • Place of origin
      Europe, northern Africa to Iran
    • Evergreen
      Leaves 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Rockery (inc alpine)
    • Suitable for small gardens
      If clipped from an early age
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold
    • Entire
    • Linear
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Conifer
      Female. More mature plants can carry red berries amongst the golden foliage
    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Tolerates all
      Any well-drained soil
    • Full shade
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • toxic if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • Narrowly columnar
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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