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Also Known As

  • Taxus baccata 'Golden Dwarf'
  • Golden Dwarf English Yew

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Taxus baccata 'Goldener Zwerg' plant details

Taxus baccata 'Goldener Zwerg' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 'Goldener Zwerg'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: taxaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, miniature, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Taxus baccata 'Goldener Zwerg'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This brilliant gold yew will really brighten up your winter garden. But, will be golden all year.
A slow-growing, very dense and narrow upright yew with bright, golden-yellow foliage. One of the most compact but colorful varieties available.
A dwarf evergreen English Yew with a compact, narrow form. Dark green needles have a light yellow margin at the tips.

Gardening facts about Taxus baccata 'Goldener Zwerg' plant

How to Grow Taxus baccata 'Goldener Zwerg'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

6a-9b

Size

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  • sun - shade
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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

Height: 4'-5'

Width: 1'

  • sun - shade
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