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

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) — When designing a space with Upright Yew

Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — consider its attributes in conjunction with proximity to human and pet activity due to its poisonous nature

Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — Care should be taken, however, as all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested

Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — needle-like leaves and red berries; it requires well-drained soil

Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — reaching 10-20 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width; although it prefers well-drained soils

Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — Renowned for its dark green; conifer / shrub for full or half

Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — it's an excellent choice for hedges and foundation plantings; the Upright Yew can be pruned regularly to maintain a desired shape

Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — it requires well-drained soil; it is recommended to situate the yew in an area with full sun to partial shade for ideal growth

Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — and prefers partial to full sun; reaching 10-20 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width

Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — offering versatility in landscape design; columnar to conical growth habit and lustrous dark green needles

Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — columnar to conical growth habit and lustrous dark green needles; showing resilience in cold weather and adaptability to a range

Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — derived from a cross between English Yew (Taxus baccata) and Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata); consider its attributes in

Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — exhibits superior qualities of both parent species; it's an excellent choice for hedges and foundation plantings

Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — making it an exceptional choice for hedges, image 38

Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — It thrives best in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 7; offering versatility in landscape design

Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — the Upright Yew can be pruned regularly to maintain a desired shape and size; offering a textured appearance throughout all

Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — catering to both formal and informal landscape styles; evergreen shrub with a compact

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