Overview
Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' is a bushy conifer in the genus Taxus, part of the Taxaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 15.0 m tall. Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' grows best in full sun and full shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include hedges, screens and specimen plant. It is native to Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region and Flanders.
About
Taxus baccata is an Old World species of evergreen tree in the family Taxaceae. It is the tree originally known as yew, though to distinguish it from related species it is sometimes called common yew, European yew, or, in North America, English yew.
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About the genus
Taxus is a genus of coniferous trees or shrubs known as yews in the family Taxaceae. Yews occur around the globe in temperate zones of the northern hemisphere, northernmost in Norway and southernmost in the South Celebes. Some populations exist in tropical highlands.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Taxus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Full shade
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifer
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 15.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Hedges, Screens, Specimen plant
- Native to
- Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Flanders
- Toxicity
- All parts of the plant except the fleshy aril are poisonous, with toxins that can be absorbed through inhalation, ingestion, and transpiration through
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil; tolerant of shade; slow growing
- Pruning
- Can be pruned to shape; best done in late winter or early spring
- Propagation
- Cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Tortrix moth, Vine weevil, Gall mites, Scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Phytophthora root diseases, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata'?
Prefers well-drained soil; tolerant of shade; slow growing.
Where is the best place to plant Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata'?
Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' prefers full sun and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' need?
Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata'?
Can be pruned to shape; best done in late winter or early spring.
How big does Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' grow?
Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' reaches a height of 15.0 m.
Is Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' hardy in the UK?
Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata'?
Cuttings.
Is Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' toxic?
All parts of the plant except the fleshy aril are poisonous, with toxins that can be absorbed through inhalation, ingestion, and transpiration through.
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More in the Taxus genus
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