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    • Photo of Taxus baccata 'Silver Spire' foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Buy Taxus baccata 'Silver Spire'

    Also Known As

    • Silver Spire Dwarf Silver Sparkling English Yew

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Taxus baccata 'Silver Spire' plant details

    Taxus baccata 'Silver Spire' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. and red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Taxus baccata 'Silver Spire'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: taxaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 5 FT tall
    Uses: border plant, columnar, compact, container plant, dwarf, miniature, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Taxus baccata 'Silver Spire'

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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    As its name suggests, this upright cultivar of English Yew has a silver-colored variegation on the margins of the leaves. This bright variegation is accentuated in the winter months. Its upright form and color combination make it a nice landscape plant.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Though this cultivar has been around for close to 20 years, it is still difficult to find. Green with gold margins in spring and summer, it really "shines" in winter when the gold turns to silver.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Taxus baccata 'Silver Spire' - A dwarf evergreen Silver Sparkling English Yew with a compact, narrow form. Tiny green leaves are variegated with a silver cast, giving this conifer a sparkling appearance. Prefers rich organic well-drained soil.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Gardening facts about Taxus baccata 'Silver Spire' plant

    How to Grow Taxus baccata 'Silver Spire'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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