COLUMNAR IRISH YEW
TAXUS BACCATA FASTIGIATA
Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata'
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Genus: TAXUS
Protected Series:
Height: 10 Feet Tall
Spread: 5-6 Feet Wide
Color: green foliage
Part Sun Shade Plants
Part Sun Shade Evergreen Shrub Plants
Evergreen Shrub
Zone: 7
#2507
drought tolerant *
TAXUS BACCATA FASTIGIATA
Grower Notes:
Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' is commonly referred to as Irish Yew. This popular conifer has a dense, upright, columnar habit when young, becoming more broadly conical as it ages. Stiffly erect branches boast long, radially arranged, dark green needles. It is a moderate grower, reaching 10 feet tall and 5-6 feet wide at maturity.
Irish Yew thrives in partial sun in acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soils. It can be drought tolerant once established.
| AVAILABLE | SIZE | TYPE | GALENA | ADDITIONAL | DIG | SOON |
| TAXUS BACCATA FASTIGIATA | 3-4 ft | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | TAXUS BACCATA FASTIGIATA | 4-5 ft | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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TAXUS TYPES:
Commonly called English Yew or Common Yew, this long-lived evergreen is one of the best conifers for shady areaa. Males develop cones - Females develop attractive red fruit. Note: All yews are poisonous if ingested.
Taxus Cuspitata
Commonly called Japanese Yew or Spreading Yew, this evergreen makes a great foundation plant with dark green foliage that can be used as a privacy hedge. Note: All part of Yews are extremely poisonous if ingested.
Taxus Media
This is a hybrid designation for a number of yews. It is noted for its hybrid excellence. Provides needed privacy when grouped together for form a screen or hedge. It is among the smallest of the Taxus genus. Note: All yews are extremely poisonous if ingested.
Available cultivars in this genus:
