Taxus media 'Brownii' - 30-40 CM C4

Description
The Yew 'Brownii' (Taxus x media) is a shrub that grows upright, rounded and usually reaches a height of around 2.5 metres and a width of around 4 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative red cones adorn Taxus x media 'Brownii' from September. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Bulletpoints
* Decorative cones * Resistant to urban climates

Leaves
The Yew 'Brownii' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green.

Frost hardiness
The Yew 'Brownii' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Yew 'Brownii' is an upright and rounded shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 2.5 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 8 - 10 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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).

Fruit
The red, berry-like cones of Taxus x media 'Brownii' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Interesting facts
Taxus x media 'Brownii' is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, topiary