Taxus b. 'Goud Elsje' - 40-50 CM RB

Description
The English yew 'Goud Elsje' (Taxus baccata) is a small tree that grows upright and spherical and usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and a width of around 2.5 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are yellow-green in colour. Decorative cones adorn Taxus baccata 'Goud Elsje' 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 * tolerant of urban climates, shade-tolerant

Leaves
The English yew 'Goud Elsje' is evergreen. Its needles are yellow-green.

Bark
Scaly bark.

Spread
Europe to North Africa.

Frost hardiness
The English yew 'Goud Elsje' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
English yew 'Goud Elsje' is an upright and spherical small tree. It usually reaches a height of 2.5 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The English yew 'Goud Elsje' 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 thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Fruit
The berry-like cones of Taxus baccata 'Goud Elsje' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Interesting facts
Taxus baccata 'Goud Elsje' is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

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

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