Botanical name
Taxus baccata Fastigiata Aurea Group
Other names
Irish yew Fastigiata Aurea Group, Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea'
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
Fastigiata Aurea Group _ Fastigiata Aurea Group forms a dense, compact, broad column with a many pointed crown. 'Fastigiata Aurea' foliage has bright golden edges giving the whole plant a distinctive golden appearance.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Rounded
Toxicity
Most parts, especially the seeds, are highly toxic if eaten.
Colour
Flower
Yellow in Spring
Foliage
Variegated, Golden-yellow, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Gall mites , Scale insects , Tortrix moth , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
No regular pruning necessary, but can be trimmed and shaped when required.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
Where to grow
Taxus baccata Fastigiata Aurea Group (Irish yew Fastigiata Aurea Group) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in any well-drained soil. Will tolerate exposure, dry soils and urban pollution.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered