Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea' | Golden Irish Yew
DESCRIPTION
Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea’ is a distinctive evergreen conifer celebrated for its columnar growth habit and vibrant foliage. Its needle-like leaves are a bright yellow-green, with new growth appearing especially vivid. This coloration is most prominent when grown in full sun, adding a year-round visual highlight to the landscape. Though primarily grown for its foliage, the plant may produce small, inconspicuous flowers in spring, followed by fleshy red arils on female specimens.
This cultivar originates from selections of the European yew and has been cherished in gardens for centuries due to its ornamental value and adaptability. Ideal for creating vertical accents or hedging, Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea' is a favorite in formal garden designs and as a structural element in mixed borders. Its enduring appeal lies in its vibrant color, elegant shape, and ability to thrive in a wide range of conditions.
DESCRIPTION
Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea’ is a distinctive evergreen conifer celebrated for its columnar growth habit and vibrant foliage. Its needle-like leaves are a bright yellow-green, with new growth appearing especially vivid. This coloration is most prominent when grown in full sun, adding a year-round visual highlight to the landscape. Though primarily grown for its foliage, the plant may produce small, inconspicuous flowers in spring, followed by fleshy red arils on female specimens.
This cultivar originates from selections of the European yew and has been cherished in gardens for centuries due to its ornamental value and adaptability. Ideal for creating vertical accents or hedging, Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea' is a favorite in formal garden designs and as a structural element in mixed borders. Its enduring appeal lies in its vibrant color, elegant shape, and ability to thrive in a wide range of conditions.
DESCRIPTION
Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea’ is a distinctive evergreen conifer celebrated for its columnar growth habit and vibrant foliage. Its needle-like leaves are a bright yellow-green, with new growth appearing especially vivid. This coloration is most prominent when grown in full sun, adding a year-round visual highlight to the landscape. Though primarily grown for its foliage, the plant may produce small, inconspicuous flowers in spring, followed by fleshy red arils on female specimens.
This cultivar originates from selections of the European yew and has been cherished in gardens for centuries due to its ornamental value and adaptability. Ideal for creating vertical accents or hedging, Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea' is a favorite in formal garden designs and as a structural element in mixed borders. Its enduring appeal lies in its vibrant color, elegant shape, and ability to thrive in a wide range of conditions.
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Family: Taxaceae
Height: 16 feet in 20 years
Width: 5 feet in 20 years
Foliage color: Dark green with golden yellow tips, giving a warm gold appearance
Flower color: Inconspicuous; male and female flowers appear on separate plants
Bloom time: Not primarily grown for flowers
Light requirements: Tolerates full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Low
Maintenance: Low, slow-growing; responds well to pruning and shaping
Growing zone: USDA zones 6 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Red berries (on female plants) attract birds, although the plant is toxic to mammals and humans
