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Standishii Yew

Scientific name: Taxus baccata 'Standishii'
Taxonomy
Family:Taxaceae
Type:Evergreen shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 8
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:7 ft
Width:3 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description This yew is a slow growing conifer with crowded yellow needles and is one of the best small garden Golden Yews.

  Morphology:
This evergreen shrub features a columnar growth habit with upright shoots. Needles are 1” long and light yellow on the upper surface. This cultivar grows slowly to a landscape height of 7’ with a width of 3’. Needles are crowded close together on the shoots.

Plants of this cultivar are all female, so if a male yew of any kind is nearby, they produce red berries which add extra interest late in the season. The berries are, however, poisonous if eaten.

  Adaptation:
Standishii Yew can tolerate sun to partial shade and prefers a moist, well-drained soil.

  Pests:
None reported.
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