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Upright Yew

Taxus X Media

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Overview

The Upright Yew (Taxus x media) is a dense, evergreen shrub with a compact, columnar habit, reaching 10-20 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width. Renowned for its dark green, needle-like leaves and red berries, it's an excellent choice for hedges and foundation plantings. Hardy in zones 4-7, it requires well-drained soil, tolerates pruning well, and prefers partial to full sun, offering versatility in landscape design.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–7Climate Mediterranean, Temperate
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — The Upright Yew (Taxus x media) is a dense
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — The Upright Yew (Taxus x media) is a denseUpright Yew (Taxus X Media) — evergreen shrub with a compactUpright Yew (Taxus X Media) — needle-like leaves and red berriesUpright Yew (Taxus X Media) — Renowned for its dark greenUpright Yew (Taxus X Media) — it's an excellent choice for hedges and foundation plantingsUpright Yew (Taxus X Media) — it requires well-drained soil+34

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–7

Shape & size

Mature height
6–20 Ft.
Mature width
4–12 Ft.

Classification

Family
Taxaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — reaching 10-20 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — The Upright Yew (Taxus x media) is a dense
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — evergreen shrub with a compact
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — needle-like leaves and red berries
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — Renowned for its dark green
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — it's an excellent choice for hedges and foundation plantings
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — it requires well-drained soil
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — and prefers partial to full sun
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — derived from a cross between English Yew (Taxus baccata) and Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata)
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — columnar to conical growth habit and lustrous dark green needles
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — offering versatility in landscape design
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — the Upright Yew can be pruned regularly to maintain a desired shape and size
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — making it an exceptional choice for hedges
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — exhibits superior qualities of both parent species
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — although it prefers well-drained soils
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — It thrives best in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 7
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — showing resilience in cold weather and adaptability to a range of soil types
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — catering to both formal and informal landscape styles
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — <br><br>The plant's needles are approximately 1 inch long
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — offering a textured appearance throughout all seasons
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — It is recommended to situate the yew in an area with full sun to partial shade for ideal growth
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — conifer / shrub for full or half
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — The Upright Yew (Taxus x media) is a dense; renowned for its dark green
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — evergreen shrub with a compact; derived from a cross between English Yew (Taxus baccata) and Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata)

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