Overview
Taxus baccata 'Goldener Zwerg' (m) is a bushy, columnar upright, matforming conifers in the genus Taxus, part of the Taxaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Taxus baccata 'Goldener Zwerg' (m) grows best in full sun, partial shade and full shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include hedging and screens, topiary and ground cover.
About
Taxus baccata 'Goldener Zwerg' is a cultivar of the Taxus genus, which includes small evergreen trees or large shrubs with dense, needle-like foliage and a rounded form. This cultivar exhibits a bushy, columnar upright to matforming habit, making it suitable for hedging, topiary, and ground cover. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade and is hardy to UK zone H7. As with other Taxus, it produces inconspicuous flowers in spring and summer, with female plants bearing red arils enclosing seeds.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Taxus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade, Full shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Taxus baccata 'Goldener Zwerg' (m) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers, Trees
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright, Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Hedging and screens, Topiary, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Taxus baccata 'Goldener Zwerg' (m)
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting
- Pest resistance
- Tortrix moth, Vine weevil, Gall mites, Scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Phytophthora root diseases, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Taxus baccata 'Goldener Zwerg' (m)?
Taxus baccata 'Goldener Zwerg' (m) prefers full sun, partial shade and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Taxus baccata 'Goldener Zwerg' (m) need?
Taxus baccata 'Goldener Zwerg' (m) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Taxus baccata 'Goldener Zwerg' (m) hardy in the UK?
Taxus baccata 'Goldener Zwerg' (m) 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 'Goldener Zwerg' (m)?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting.
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