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Golden Irish Yew
Taxus baccata Fastigiata AureomarginataOut of stock
Our new stock is growing! New stock will be available 1st September 2025.About this product
Taxus baccata Fastigiata Aureomarginata, or Golden Irish Yew, is a male clone of fastigiate Yew that has existed since the late 1880s. Its golden foliage is most pronounced in the spring.
It is a very versatile plant, thriving on most free-draining soils and tolerant of shade, which can be used to great effect with its light-coloured foliage contrasting against darker areas of the garden.
The sunnier its position, the brighter yellow its foliage, and its sculptured narrow form makes it an ideal choice for a small garden where evergreen interest is lacking in the winter.
As Taxus baccata Fastigiata Aurea remains relatively small, it can be positioned near buildings without causing harm to either party.
It can be grouped with others to create a formal Victorian-style landscape, making it well-suited for country houses or estate gardens.
Mature height: 3-5m
Specifications
- Common names
- Golden Irish Yew
- Height of tree
- 3-5m
- Tree type
- Evergreen
- Soil type
- Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types
- Shape
- Narrow
- Foliage Colour
- Yellow
- Looks good in
- Summer
- Privacy
- Screening from ground level
- Location
- Garden, Parkland
- Genus
- Taxus