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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.
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'

  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Fruit

    • red
  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Texture

    • glossy
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