Taxus media 'Rising Star' - 120-140 CM C18

Description
The Yew 'Rising Star'® (Taxus x media) is a shrub that grows upright and slender and usually reaches a height of approx. 2 m and a width of approx. 60 cm. Its needle-shaped leaves are dark green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Taxus media 'Oene'(s).

Bulletpoints
* Resistant to urban climates

leaves
The Yew 'Rising Star'® is evergreen. Its needles are dark green.

Frost hardiness
The Yew 'Rising Star'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Yew 'Rising Star'® is an upright and slender growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 40 - 60 cm wide. Slow-growing.

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).

Worth knowing
Taxus x media 'Rising Star'® is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Solitary, group planting, bed edging