Overview
Taxus x media 'Straight Hedge' (f) is a bushy, columnar upright, matforming conifers in the genus Taxus, part of the Taxaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Taxus x media 'Straight Hedge' (f) 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 x media 'Straight Hedge' is a cultivar of Taxus, a genus of small evergreen trees or large shrubs with dense, needle-like foliage and a rounded form. This cultivar has a bushy, columnar upright habit, making it well suited for hedging and screens, topiary, or ground cover. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun to full shade, as well as a variety of soil types and pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is an evergreen conifer valued for its year-round foliage interest.
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 x media 'Straight Hedge' (f) 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 x media 'Straight Hedge' (f)
- 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 x media 'Straight Hedge' (f)?
Taxus x media 'Straight Hedge' (f) prefers full sun, partial shade and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Taxus x media 'Straight Hedge' (f) need?
Taxus x media 'Straight Hedge' (f) 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 'Straight Hedge' (f) hardy in the UK?
Taxus x media 'Straight Hedge' (f) 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 'Straight Hedge' (f)?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting.
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