Overview
Taxus x media is a bushy conifers in the genus Taxus, part of the Taxaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Taxus x media grows best in full shade, full sun and partial 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 x media, known as the Anglo-Japanese yew or hybrid yew, is a bushy evergreen conifer belonging to the Taxus genus. These plants typically have a rounded form with dense, needle-like foliage and produce inconspicuous flowers, with female plants bearing fleshy red arils around their seeds. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and can grow in full sun, partial shade, or full shade, making it suitable for various garden aspects and exposures. It is hardy in the UK (H7) and is commonly used for hedging, topiary, and ground cover.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Taxus
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Taxus x media size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers, Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Hedging and screens, Topiary, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Taxus x media
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to tortrix moth, vine weevil, gall mites and scale insects
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to phytophthora root diseases and honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Taxus x media?
Taxus x media prefers full shade, full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Taxus x media need?
Taxus x media 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 x media hardy in the UK?
Taxus x media 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 x media?
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Taxus genus
- Taxusyew
- Taxus baccatacommon yew
- Taxus baccata 'Barabits' Express'
- Taxus baccata 'Bultinck Orange Beauty'
- Taxus baccata 'Cristata' (m)
- Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aureovariegata' (v)
- Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Robusta' (f)yew 'Fastigiata Robusta'
- Taxus baccata 'Goldener Zwerg' (m)