Overview
Taxus cuspidata 'Minima' is a bushy, columnar upright, matforming conifers in the genus Taxus, part of the Taxaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Taxus cuspidata 'Minima' 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 cuspidata 'Minima' 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, and matforming habit, making it suitable for use as hedging, screens, topiary, or ground cover. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade and is hardy in the UK (H7). 'Minima' is notable for its evergreen foliage and is of interest during the spring and summer seasons.
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 cuspidata 'Minima' 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 cuspidata 'Minima'
- 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 cuspidata 'Minima'?
Taxus cuspidata 'Minima' prefers full sun, partial shade and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Taxus cuspidata 'Minima' need?
Taxus cuspidata 'Minima' 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 cuspidata 'Minima' hardy in the UK?
Taxus cuspidata 'Minima' 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 cuspidata 'Minima'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting.
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