Taxus baccata Fastigiata Aurea (Irish Yew)
Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata Aurea’ (Irish Yew) is a dense, upright, evergreen shrub of columnar habit when young, becoming more broadly conical as the plant ages. Its stiffly erect branches boast long, radially arranged, bright yellow to lime-green needles. This female cultivar produces conspicuous, coral-red seed-bearing cones that contrast beautifully with the foliage.
Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea' (Irish Yew) is a dense, upright, evergreen shrub of columnar habit when young, becoming more broadly conical as the plant ages. Its stiffly erect branches boast long, radially arranged, bright yellow to lime-green needles. This female cultivar produces conspicuous, coral-red seed-bearing cones that contrast beautifully with the foliage. A moderate grower, 6-12 in. per year (15-30 cm), this golden Irish Yew is ideal for providing year-round structure. Forming a splendid exclamation point in the landscape, it makes a wonderful specimen plant. Perfect for foundations or hedges.
- Grows up to 4-10 ft. tall (120-300 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm) after 10 years; 15-30 ft. tall (450-900 cm) and 4-8 ft wide (120-240 cm) at maturity.
- A full sun to partial shade lover, this plant is easily grown in evenly moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates full shade as well as a wide range of soils.
- Perfect as a specimen plant, for foundation plantings, hedges and screens.
- No regular pruning necessary, but can be trimmed and shaped when required.
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or grafting
- Most parts, especially the seeds, are highly toxic by ingestion. The taxine alkaloids contained in yew berries, needles or bark are poisonous.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses, toxic to humans.
- Native to Europe, Atlas Mountains, Asia Minor, Caucauses.
Requirements
Hardiness | 7 – 8 |
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Heat Zones | 7 – 8 |
Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Taxus – Yews |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
Height | 4' – 30' (120cm – 9m) |
Spread | 2' – 8' (60cm – 240cm) |
Spacing | 96″ (240cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |