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Taxus x media

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Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 5'-20'
W: 8'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Taxus x media plant details

Taxus x media is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Taxus x media

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: taxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT wide, 5 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: easy-to-grow, hedge, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Taxus x media

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

These trees can grow up to 20' tall depending on the cultivar. Broadly pyramidal of spreading habit, at times with a central leader. Prefers moist, sandy, acid to neutral loam, but must be well drained. Can tolerate sun or shade.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

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Gardening facts about Taxus x media plant

How to Grow Taxus x media

Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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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

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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