Taxus comprises small evergreen trees or large shrubs characterized by a rounded form. They feature dense, needle-like foliage and produce inconspicuous flowers. Female specimens bear notable fleshy red arils that encase individual seeds.

Taxus

Taxus 'Geers'

Taxus 'Sussex Gold'

Taxus baccata is a moderately sized, bushy evergreen tree characterized by its narrow, leathery leaves that are a deep green and arranged in pairs along the branches. The tree produces inconspicuous flowers, which are succeeded by fleshy red berries on the female specimens.

Taxus baccata

Taxus baccata 'Adpressa Aurea' (f/v)

Taxus baccata 'Adpressa Erecta' (f)

Taxus baccata 'Adpressa Variegata' is a substantial, sprawling evergreen shrub characterized by its compact growth habit. The foliage consists of short leaves that emerge pale yellow, transitioning to a deep green as they mature, with distinctive yellow edges enhancing their appearance.

Taxus baccata 'Adpressa Variegata' (m/v)

Taxus baccata 'Adpressa' (f)

Taxus baccata 'Aldenham Gold'

Taxus baccata 'Amersfoort' is a compact, slow-growing yew characterized by its upright, bushy branches. The foliage consists of small, oval leaves that resemble those of boxwood.

Taxus baccata 'Amersfoort'

Taxus baccata 'Anna'PBR

Taxus baccata 'Arngost'

Taxus baccata 'Aurea Pendula'

Taxus baccata 'Aureomarginata' is a conifer that grows slowly, reaching approximately 3 meters in height within a decade. It features an upright form and produces needle-like foliage that starts as a vibrant yellow-green. As the leaves mature, they transition to a deeper blue-green hue, accented by a subtle pale yellow border.

Taxus baccata 'Aureomarginata' (v)

Taxus baccata 'Autumn Shades'

Taxus baccata 'Barabits' Express'

Taxus baccata 'Bence'

Taxus baccata 'Bishport Gold'

Taxus baccata 'Black Rod'

Taxus baccata 'Black Tower' is an evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 10 meters when fully grown. It features a distinctly vertical growth form and has dense, dark green, needle-like foliage.

Taxus baccata 'Black Tower'

Taxus baccata 'Bridget's Gold'

Taxus baccata 'Bultinck Orange Beauty'

Taxus baccata 'Carmel'

Taxus baccata 'Cavendishii' (f)

Taxus baccata 'Cheshuntensis' (f)

Taxus baccata 'Columnaris'

Taxus baccata 'Compacta'

This slow-growing conifer features needle-like foliage that begins with a copper-orange hue in its youth, transitioning to a dark green as it matures, accented by a creamy white margin.

Taxus baccata 'Corleys Coppertip'

Taxus baccata 'Cristata' (m)

Taxus baccata 'David' (m) is a vertically-oriented, column-like conifer that grows at a modest pace. It features compact, dark green leaves accented by broad, golden yellow edges. Being a male cultivar, it does not bear fruit.

Taxus baccata 'David' (m)

Taxus baccata 'Davie'

Taxus baccata 'Decora'

Taxus baccata 'Derek Spicer'

Taxus baccata 'Dorothea'

Taxus baccata 'Dovastoniana' is a compact, evergreen tree that typically reaches around 8 meters in height and width. Its branching structure extends close to the ground, resulting in a rounded form. The tree features dark green, slender leaves that are somewhat sparsely arranged, allowing for more light penetration beneath its canopy. This variety is also resistant to pollution, making it suitable for urban environments.

Taxus baccata 'Dovastoniana' (m or f)

Taxus baccata 'Dovastonii Aurea' is a sizable evergreen shrub characterized by its wide-spreading branches and gracefully drooping yellow branchlets. The foliage consists of narrow leaves that are distinctly bordered in a vivid yellow hue.

Taxus baccata 'Dovastonii Aurea' (m or f/v)

Taxus baccata 'Drinkstone Gold' (v)

Taxus baccata 'Dwarf White' (v)

Taxus baccata 'Elegantissima' is a compact, upright evergreen shrub that typically grows to a height of 1.5 meters and a width of around 0.5 meters. Its foliage features subtle yellow variegation, making it a suitable choice for conifer beds or rock gardens. This variety exhibits good tolerance to pollution, enhancing its versatility in urban landscapes.

Taxus baccata 'Elegantissima' (f/v)

Taxus baccata 'Erecta' (f)

Taxus baccata 'Ericoides'

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aureomarginata' is a substantial evergreen shrub that maintains a columnar form in its youth, gradually developing into a broader column shape as it matures. Its upright branches are adorned with leaves that feature distinctive yellow margins.

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aureomarginata' (m/v)

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aureovariegata' (v)

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Grandis'

A gradually maturing, compact conifer that grows in a narrow, upright column, featuring deep green foliage.

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Robusta' (f)

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' is a robust evergreen shrub characterized by its vertical growth habit. Initially, it takes on a narrow, column-like form, which gradually expands as it matures. The plant features upright branches that hold dark green leaves arranged in a radial pattern.

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' (f)

Taxus baccata 'Fowle'

Taxus baccata 'Germers Gold'

Taxus baccata 'Glauca' (m)

Taxus baccata 'Glenroy New Penny'

Taxus baccata 'Globus'

Taxus baccata 'Golden Carol' PBR is a slowly growing evergreen conifer that typically reaches a height of approximately 3 meters. This variety features flat, spreading branches adorned with vibrant golden-yellow leaves, which thrive best in full sunlight. Its red bark adds an additional layer of interest. In September, bright red berries emerge, enhancing its seasonal appeal. This cultivar is well-suited for topiary work, making it an excellent choice for shaping into rounded forms.

Taxus baccata 'Golden Carol'PBR

Taxus baccata 'Goldener Zwerg' (m)

Taxus baccata 'Goud Elsje' (f)

Taxus baccata 'Gracilis Pendula' (m)

Taxus baccata 'Graciosa'

Taxus baccata 'Grayswood Hill'

Taxus baccata 'Great Column' (f)

Taxus baccata 'Green Column' (f)

Taxus baccata 'Green Diamond'

Taxus baccata 'Green Rocket'

Taxus baccata 'Hartshall'

Taxus baccata 'Hopkins'

Taxus baccata 'Höpkens Gigant'

Taxus baccata 'Icicle' is a slow-growing variety, with a height of approximately 60cm after a decade. Its evergreen foliage features needle-like leaves that are typically bordered in yellow throughout the year. In winter, this yellow edge transforms to white, creating a frosted look.

Taxus baccata 'Icicle'

Taxus baccata 'Itsy Bitsy'

Taxus baccata 'Ivory Tower' is a gradually growing evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 2 meters in a decade. It features a distinctly upright form and has dark green, needle-like foliage with creamy white margins.

Taxus baccata 'Ivory Tower'

Taxus baccata 'Jack's Gold'

Taxus baccata 'Jacksonii' (v)

Taxus baccata 'Judith' (m)

Taxus baccata 'Klitzeklein'

Taxus baccata 'Lakatos'

Taxus baccata 'Laurie'

Taxus baccata 'Litfass' (m)

Taxus baccata 'Little Gem'

Taxus baccata 'Luca' PBR is an upright, evergreen shrub that matures gradually to approximately 5 meters in height and 2 meters in width. It features arching branches adorned with yellow or yellow-edged needles.

Taxus baccata 'Luca'PBR

Taxus baccata 'Lutea' is a slow-growing evergreen tree or shrub characterized by its needle-like, flat, dark green foliage. Its inconspicuous flowers give way to distinctive cup-shaped, fleshy yellow arils.

Taxus baccata 'Lutea' (f)

Taxus baccata 'Melfard' (f)

Taxus baccata 'Micro' is a compact conifer that exhibits slow growth, reaching approximately 80cm in height over a decade. It features an upright form and has needle-like leaves that are dark green with a subtle gloss.

Taxus baccata 'Micro'

Taxus baccata 'Nana'

Taxus baccata 'Neidpathensis' (m)

Taxus baccata 'Nigra'

Taxus baccata 'Nutans' (f)

Taxus baccata 'Overeynderi' (m)

Taxus baccata 'Papageno' (v)

Taxus baccata 'Paulina'

Taxus baccata 'Pendula' (m)

Taxus baccata 'Procumbens'

Taxus baccata 'Prostrata' is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 meters and spread approximately 2.5 meters. It features narrow, dark green foliage that makes it suitable for ground cover and serves as an effective backdrop for contrasting colors. This variety is also tolerant of pollution, making it a resilient choice for urban environments.

Taxus baccata 'Prostrata'

Taxus baccata 'Pumila Aurea'

Taxus baccata 'Pygmaea'

Taxus baccata 'Pyramidalis' (m)

Taxus baccata 'Renke's Kleiner Grüner'

Taxus baccata 'Repandens' is a compact, broad-spreading evergreen shrub characterized by its elongated, trailing branches that are adorned with slender, dark green foliage. This variety serves as an excellent substitute for Buxus (Box) in creating hedges.

Taxus baccata 'Repandens' (f)

Taxus baccata 'Repens Aurea' is an evergreen shrub characterized by its low, broad growth habit. It features slender, leathery foliage that displays a yellow margin in its youth, transitioning to a cream hue as it matures.

Taxus baccata 'Repens Aurea' (v)

Taxus baccata 'Rushmore' (m)

Taxus baccata 'Semperaurea' is a robust evergreen shrub that grows more wide than tall. Its upright branches support a thick canopy of golden-yellow leaves, which take on a hint of orange during the winter months.

Taxus baccata 'Semperaurea' (m)

Taxus baccata 'Silver Spire' (v)

Taxus baccata 'Standishii' is a compact, upright evergreen shrub that grows slowly to a medium size. Its stiff branches are adorned with bright, golden-yellow needle-like leaves that thrive in full sunlight. In spring, yellow flowers emerge, later giving way to red berries in the fall. This cultivar is well-suited for rock gardens and smaller landscapes, as well as for use in patio settings.