Taxus bacc. 'Green Rocket' - 70-80 CM RB

Description
The English yew 'Green Rocket' (Taxus baccata) is a small tree or shrub that grows columnar and slender and usually reaches a height of approx. 2 m and a width of approx. 50 cm. Its leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative red cones adorn Taxus baccata 'Green Rocket' 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 'Green Rocket' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green.

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

Spread
Europe to North Africa.

Frost hardiness
The English yew 'Green Rocket' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
English yew 'Green Rocket' is a columnar and slender growing small tree or shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 2 m and is approx. 20 - 50 cm wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 5 - 10 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 'Green Rocket' 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 red cones of Taxus baccata 'Green Rocket' are particularly decorative. These appear from September and the young cones are yellow in colour.

Interesting facts
Taxus baccata 'Green Rocket' is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

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

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