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

Photo by Karl Gercens III

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Buy Taxus baccata 'David'

Also Known As

  • David Golden Fastigated Yew

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 1'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

2 gallon 2-3 feet | $96

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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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

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