PLANT INFO


TAUNTON YEW
TAXUS MEDIA TAUNTONII
Taxus x media 'Tauntonii'
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TAXUS MEDIA TAUNTONII

Genus: TAXUS
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Height: 3-4 Feet Tall
Spread: 5-6 Feet Wide
Color: green foliage
Part Sun Shade Plants
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Evergreen Shrub
Zone: 4
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TAXUS MEDIA TAUNTONII
Grower Notes:

Taxus x media 'Tauntonii' is commonly referred to as Taunton Yew. This dwarf hybrid Yew is a cross between the English Yew (Taxus baccata) and the Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata). It features a dense, dwarf, multi-stemmed, spreading habit with dark green needled foliage that shows resistance to winter burn. It reaches 3-4 feet tall with a 5-6 foot spread.

Taunton Yew thrives in both sun and shade in average, evenly moist, well-drained soils. It is ideal in foundation plantings as a small hedge or in shrub borders.





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TAXUS TYPES:

Taxus Baccata
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.