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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

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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Photos (41)

Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — Renowned for its dark green; conifer / shrub for full or half
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — catering to both formal and informal landscape styles; evergreen shrub with a compact
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — evergreen shrub with a compact
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — it requires well-drained soil
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — The Upright Yew (Taxus x media) is a dense; renowned for its dark green
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) — offering versatility in landscape design; columnar to conical growth habit and lustrous dark green needles
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — The Upright Yew (Taxus x media) is a dense
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — and prefers partial to full sun
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — columnar to conical growth habit and lustrous dark green needles
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — conifer / shrub for full or half
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; offering versatility in landscape design
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) — It is recommended to situate the yew in an area with full sun to partial shade for ideal growth
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — offering versatility in landscape design
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