Overview
Taxus baccata 'Prostrata' is a bushy, spreading branched shrubs in the genus Taxus, part of the Taxaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 2.5-4 metres tall and 1.5-2.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 20-50 years. Taxus baccata 'Prostrata' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. It is low maintenance. Suggested uses include hedging and screens, topiary and architectural. It is native to Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region and Flanders.
About
Taxus baccata 'Prostrata' is a cultivar of yew, a genus of evergreen shrubs in the Taxaceae family. This bushy, spreading-branched shrub grows to a height of 2.5 to 4 metres with a spread of 1.5 to 2.5 metres, reaching full size over 20 to 50 years. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and can be grown in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is well-drained. Suitable for all garden aspects and exposed conditions, it is a low-maintenance plant valued for its winter interest.
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, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Taxus baccata 'Prostrata' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- Hedging and screens, Topiary, Architectural
- 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 'Prostrata'
- 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 'Prostrata'?
Taxus baccata 'Prostrata' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Taxus baccata 'Prostrata' need?
Taxus baccata 'Prostrata' 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.
How big does Taxus baccata 'Prostrata' grow?
Taxus baccata 'Prostrata' reaches a height of 2.5-4 metres and a spread of 1.5-2.5 metres. It takes around 20-50 years to reach full size.
Is Taxus baccata 'Prostrata' hardy in the UK?
Taxus baccata 'Prostrata' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Taxus baccata 'Prostrata'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting.
Is Taxus baccata 'Prostrata' toxic?
All parts of the plant except the fleshy aril are poisonous, with toxins that can be absorbed through inhalation, ingestion, and transpiration through.
