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Taxus baccata
Also Known As
- English Yew
Plant type
tree, conifer
size
- H: 45'
- W: 20'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Taxus baccata plant details
Taxus baccata is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Taxus baccata
- Plant type: conifer tree
- Plant family: taxaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 20 FT wide, 45 FT tall
- Uses: easy-to-grow, hedge, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Taxus baccata
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
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Gardening facts about Taxus baccata plant
How to Grow Taxus baccata
Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Taxus for your garden
aka Taxus x 'Media Beanpole', Taxus x media 'Bean Pole', Bean Pole Yew
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Conifer
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 36"-72"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - shade
- regular
aka Decussocarpus falcatus, Nageia falcata, Podocarpus falcatus [UCSC95.340], Taxus falcata, False Yellowwood, Outeniqua Yellowwood, Sickle-leaved Yellowwood
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 30'-80'
Width: 15'-50'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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aka English Yew, Yew
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Conifer
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 5'-8'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - shade
- regular
aka David Golden Fastigated Yew
Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 1'
- sun - shade
- regular
aka Taxus 'Stricta Aurea', Golden Irish Yew
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Conifer
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - shade
- even moisture
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