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    Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea'

    Also Known As

    • Taxus 'Stricta Aurea'
    • Golden Irish Yew

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea' plant details

    Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with gold foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture 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 'Fastigiata Aurea'

    Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
    Plant family: taxaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in spring
    Uses: columnar, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Coniferous evergreen with a rigid, upright branching habit. Young shoots have golden foliage. Small green flowers open in March to April and turn into red fruits. Great plant for an upright hedge or screen, or for a tight space in your garden. Can easily be pruned to preferred size.

    By: Garden World

    This is the golden variety of Irish Yew. Slow-growing and columnar, probably growing no more than 6 to 8'. Wonderful golden foliage in full sun in summer. Grow against a dark backdrop for maximum effect.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea' plant

    How to Grow Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Taxus x media 'Beanpole'

    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
    Photo of Taxus x media 'Beanpole' form by plant lust
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    Afrocarpus falcatus [UCSC95.340]

    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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    Taxus baccata 'Amersfoort'

    aka English Yew, Yew

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Taxus baccata 'Amersfoort' foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Taxus baccata

    aka English Yew

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 45'

    Width: 20'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Taxus baccata landscape by Karl Gercens III
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    Taxus baccata 'David'

    aka David Golden Fastigated Yew

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 1'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Taxus baccata 'David' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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