Taxus b. 'Dovastonii Aurea' - LINERS 24 CEL TRAY P9 SIZE

Description
The English yew 'Dovastonii Aurea' (Taxus baccata) is a large shrub that grows upright and broad, usually reaching a height of around 7 metres and a width of around 5.5 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves have a medium green colour. Decorative red cones adorn Taxus baccata 'Dovastonii Aurea' from September. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Taxus baccata 'Dovastoniana Aureovariegata'.

Bulletpoints
* Very decorative * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * decorative cones * resistant to urban climates, shade-tolerant, cannot be built over

Leaves
Very decorative. The English yew 'Dovastonii Aurea' is evergreen. Its needles are medium green.

Bark
Red-brown, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to North Africa.

Frost hardiness
The English yew 'Dovastonii Aurea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
English yew 'Dovastonii Aurea' is an upright and broad-growing large shrub with a translucent crown. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 7 m and is approx. 3.5 - 5.5 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 15 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from mid-June to the end of June, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The English yew 'Dovastonii Aurea' sets beautiful accents together with: White dogwood.

Tasks
- Apply compost: In the period from the beginning of March to the end of March - Cut back: In the period from mid-June to the end of June.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Fruit
The red, berry-like cones of Taxus baccata 'Dovastonii Aurea' are particularly decorative. These appear from September and the young cones are yellow in colour.

Interesting facts
Taxus baccata 'Dovastonii Aurea' is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, topiary, bird food plant, bonsai

Root
Taxus baccata 'Dovastonii Aurea' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.