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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.

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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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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub, Conifer

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 36"-72"

Width: 6"-12"

sun - shade
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