Irish Yew

Irish Yew

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata'

A versatile yew with rich dark evergreen foliage and tolerance for shade and heavy pruning, suited to formal and informal landscapes.

  • Dark green needle-like foliage
  • Slower growing than the species
  • Columnar dense upright form
  • Will produce red berries
  • Low tolerance for salt or wet, poorly-drained conditions
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Average, Well-drained
Hardiness Zone
6 – 6
Mature Height (meters)
2.0 – 2.25
Mature Spread (meters)
1.5 – 1.75
Growth Rate
Slow
Foliage Colour
Green
Habit
Columnar
Attracts Birds
✓
Landscape Uses
Accent, Hedge, Screening
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Most often used as a hedge, it is naturally upright in form and can be easily sheared. They will add a formal look to the shade garden.

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