Taxus media 'Eleganza' - 20-25 CM P9

Description
The Yew (Taxus x media) is a shrub that usually reaches a height of around 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 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 is evergreen. Its needles are dark green.

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Yew has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Yew is a shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 5 m and is approx. 2 - 4 m wide.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Worth knowing
Taxus x media is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

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