Taxus baccata 'Erecta'

Also Known As

Columnar English Yew

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 6'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Taxus baccata 'Erecta' plant details

Taxus baccata 'Erecta' is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 'Erecta'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: taxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: hedge, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Taxus baccata 'Erecta'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Evergreen, columnar shrub with a very upright growth habit. Small dark green leaves.

By: Garden World

The Fulham Yew" according to the World Conifer Checklist. Dark glossy green leaves clothe the branches that soon after leaving the trunk turn upwards to produce a upright growth habit for these plants. Great for hedging and backdrop in the formal garden.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Taxus baccata 'Erecta' plant

How to Grow Taxus baccata 'Erecta'

Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- well-drained
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- 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
regular

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