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    • Photo of Taxus baccata 'David' foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Taxus baccata 'David'

    Also Known As

    • David Golden Fastigated Yew

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 1'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Taxus baccata 'David' plant details

    Taxus baccata 'David' is an evergreen conifer shrub with gold and green foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Taxus baccata 'David'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: taxaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold and green
    Mature size: 1 FT wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Uses: border plant, fastigiate, formal-garden, hedge, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Taxus baccata 'David'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Taxus 'David' has deep green foliage with golden yellow margins. This narrow columnar form makes an excellent focal point.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Growing 4-6 inches a year this yew retains a wonderful intense yellow color year round. Originated as a seedling at Zundert in Holland. Photos courtesy of one of our customers.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    A hardy fastigiate selection with yellow-green leaves.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Taxus baccata 'David' plant

    How to Grow Taxus baccata 'David'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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