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Buy Taxus baccata 'Watnong Gold'

Also Known As

Watnong Gold Dwarf Spreading Golden English Yew

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 3'
W: 4'

planting zones

5a-9b

3.5" | $15

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Fewer than 1 at Secret Garden Growers

#3 Container | $134.99

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Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

#7, 3-4' | $254.99

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Taxus baccata 'Watnong Gold' plant details

Taxus baccata 'Watnong Gold' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with gold 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 'Watnong Gold'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: taxaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, miniature, prostrate, rock garden, spreading, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Taxus baccata 'Watnong Gold'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Broadly spreading yew with subtle golden needles. Good especially in winter. Makes a good groundcover between other shrubs.

By: Gossler Farms

Bright gold colour is most noticeable on the newer growth with a vibrant yellow persisting on the leaf margins throughout the rest of the year. Will form a spreading, somewhat bushy form with time.

By: Conifer Kingdom

An outstanding plant, this broadly-spreading semi-dwarf mounder (to 6" per year) has BRIGHT gold needles. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

The Yellow English Yew is a low spreading form of Taxus baccata with bright golden foliage and variegated new growth. In milder climates the yellow color is brightest in full sun but in hot climates like at our nursery these plants prefer some afternoon shade. It is an excellent choice for small gardens where the slow growth results in low maintenance. It also makes for a good bonsai specimen.

By: Red Panda Nursery

Taxus baccata 'Watnong Gold' - Wonderful Color changes throughout the year! Spreading bright gold spring foliage. Plant is outstanding. Everyone who sees the plant wants one. Grows 6 inches a year.

By: Kigi Nursery

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Photo of Taxus baccata 'Watnong Gold' foliage by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

Gardening facts about Taxus baccata 'Watnong Gold' plant

How to Grow Taxus baccata 'Watnong Gold'

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

Features

Foliage Color
- gold
Wildlife
- birds
- deer resistant
Fruit
- red
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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