IRISH YEW
TAXUS BACCATA STRICTA
Taxus baccata 'Stricta'
Genus: TAXUS
Protected Series:
Height: 15 Feet Tall
Spread: 5-6 Feet Wide
Color: green foliage
Part Sun Shade Plants
Part Sun Shade Evergreen Shrub Plants
Evergreen Shrub
Zone: 5
#2512
drought tolerant *
TAXUS BACCATA STRICTA
Grower Notes:
Taxus baccata 'Stricta' is also known as the Irish Yew. It is an evergreen shrub with a columnar habit. It has dark green flat needles that are arranged in spirals along the branches. The needles are larger than the English Yew. It can grow up to 15-20 feet tall with an 8-foot spread.
Irish Yew thrives in full to partial sun in acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soils. It can be drought tolerant once established. It can be used as a hedge, privacy screen or even a topiary.
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(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are above-ground and available now)
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.