Taxus b. 'Fastigiata Robusta' - 125-150 CM RB

Description
The English yew 'Fastigiata Robusta' (Taxus baccata) is a large shrub that grows in a columnar, taut form and usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and a width of around 2.5 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves have a medium green colour. Decorative red cones adorn Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Robusta' from September. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

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

Leaves
The English yew 'Fastigiata Robusta' 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 'Fastigiata Robusta' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
English yew 'Fastigiata Robusta' is a columnar and tightly growing large shrub with a closed, opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 8 m and is approx. 0.8 - 2.5 m wide. Slow-growing. Usually grows 20 - 25 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 'Fastigiata Robusta' 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 'Fastigiata Robusta' are particularly decorative. These appear from September and the young cones are yellow in colour.

Interesting facts
Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Robusta' is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

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

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