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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 4–7Type Conifer, ShrubClimate Mediterranean, Temperate
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) — exhibits superior qualities of both parent species; it's an excellent choice for hedges and foundation plantingsUpright 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 shapeUpright Yew (Taxus X Media) — needle-like leaves and red berries; it requires well-drained soilUpright Yew (Taxus X Media) — Renowned for its dark greenUpright Yew (Taxus X Media) — evergreen shrub with a compact; derived from a cross between English Yew (Taxus baccata) and Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata)Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — derived from a cross between English Yew (Taxus baccata) and Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata)+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

Type
Conifer, Shrub
Family
Taxaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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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) — exhibits superior qualities of both parent species; it's an excellent choice for hedges and foundation plantings
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) — needle-like leaves and red berries; it requires well-drained soil
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — 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)
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — derived from a cross between English Yew (Taxus baccata) and Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata)
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — reaching 10-20 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — needle-like leaves and red berries
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — When designing a space with Upright Yew
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — offering a textured appearance throughout all seasons
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — it's an excellent choice for hedges and foundation plantings
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) — consider its attributes in conjunction with proximity to human and pet activity due to its poisonous nature
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — It thrives best in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 7
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — the Upright Yew can be pruned regularly to maintain a desired shape and size
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — showing resilience in cold weather and adaptability to a range of soil types
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — making it an exceptional choice for hedges
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) — 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) — making it an exceptional choice for hedges, image 38
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — exhibits superior qualities of both parent species
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) — the Upright Yew can be pruned regularly to maintain a desired shape and size; offering a textured appearance throughout all
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