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Taxus baccata 'Green Diamond'

Also Known As

Green Diamond Miniature English Yew

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 10"
W: 5"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Taxus baccata 'Green Diamond' plant details

Taxus baccata 'Green Diamond' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. and red fruit. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Taxus baccata 'Green Diamond'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: taxaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 IN wide, 10 IN tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, miniature, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Taxus baccata 'Green Diamond'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Short, dark-green needles have a glossy appearance on this globose conifer. A very unique yew because it does not have an upright habit like most varieties.

By: Conifer Kingdom

This deep green ball shaped yew makes a tight small shrublet in time.

By: Gossler Farms

A slow-growing, dwarf Yew with tiny needles. Small berry-like fruit shows nicely against the dark foliage, as does the bright-green new growth. A true gem in a rock garden.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Taxus baccata 'Green Diamond' - Miniature English Yew with dark green tiny needles. Small berry-like fruit shows nicely against the dark foliage, as does the bright-green new growth. A true gem in a rock garden.

By: Kigi Nursery

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Gardening facts about Taxus baccata 'Green Diamond' plant

How to Grow Taxus baccata 'Green Diamond'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Fruit
- red
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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