Taxus media 'Farmen' - P9

Description
The Yew 'Farmen' (Taxus x media) is a shrub that grows bushy and compact and usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and a width of around 3.5 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative red cones adorn Taxus x media 'Farmen' 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 'Farmen' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green.

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

Growth
Yew 'Farmen' is a bushy and compact growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 2.5 - 3.5 m wide. Slow growing. 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 'Farmen' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

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

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