Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' – Irish Yew

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Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' – Irish Yew

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A column-shaped growing Taxus that remains narrow when young but later grows broader. The branches grow straight upwards at first, later bending somewhat. Short, squat lateral branches grow on the vertical branches. It is a slow grower that develops a dense, closed crown. Height 5 - 10 m, width 1.5 – 2.5 (5) m. Young twigs are green. The needles are arranged in a spiral and are very dark green. This female clone does not have very remarkable flowers. The fruit, on the other hand, is. Seeds are covered 4/5 by an oval, fleshy, red case that is 0.6 – 0.7 cm long. 'Fastigiata' bears profuse fruit. The cultivar 'Fastigiata Robusta' remains significantly narrower and has darker green needles. 'Fastigiata Aurea' takes on a column shape with yellowish green needles.
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Specifications
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Height
5 - 10 m
Crown
column-shaped, later broader, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
bark thin and brownish red, flaking, deep grooves
Leaf
needles, arranged in spiral shape, dark green, 1.5 -3 cm, evergreen
Flowers
unremarkable, green, female clone
Fruits
brownish black seeds, covered 4/5 with a fleshy, red case
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
sandy, loamy soil, well-permeable
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
parks, tree containers, cemeteries, roof gardens, industrial areas, large gardens, patio gardens
Shape
multi-stem treem, specimen conifer
Origin
Ireland, 1780
Multi-stem tree Specimen conifer acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow can withstand wind columnar 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green yellow average growing valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds toxic components
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Frequently asked questions
Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata'

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' can eventually reach a height of 5 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' blooms in march.
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