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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

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

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

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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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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