Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata Aurea’ (Irish Yew)

Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata Aurea’ (Irish Yew) is a dense, upright, evergreen shrub of columnar habit when young, becoming more broadly conical as the plant ages. Its stiffly erect branches boast long, radially arranged, bright yellow to lime-green needles. This female cultivar produces conspicuous, coral-red seed-bearing cones that contrast beautifully with the foliage. A moderate grower, 6-12 in. per year (15-30 cm), this golden Irish Yew is ideal for providing year-round structure. Forming a splendid exclamation point in the landscape, it makes a wonderful specimen plant. Perfect for foundations or hedges.

• Grows up to 4-10 ft. tall (120-300 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm) after 10 years; 15-30 ft. tall (450-900 cm) and 4-8 ft wide (120-240 cm) at maturity.
• A full sun to partial shade lover, this plant is easily grown in evenly moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates full shade as well as a wide range of soils.
• Perfect as a specimen plant, for foundation plantings, hedges and screens.
• No regular pruning necessary, but can be trimmed and shaped when required.
• Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or grafting
• Most parts, especially the seeds, are highly toxic by ingestion. The taxine alkaloids contained in yew berries, needles or bark are poisonous.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses, toxic to humans.
• Native to Europe, Atlas Mountains, Asia Minor, Caucauses.