Taxus baccata 'Dovastonii Aurea'

Europe to North Africa.

English yew 'Dovastonii Aurea' is an upright and broad-growing large shrub with a translucent crown. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 7 m and is approx. 3.5 - 5.5 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 15 - 20 cm per year.

Very decorative. The English yew 'Dovastonii Aurea' is evergreen. Its needles are medium green.

Red-brown, scale-like bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The red, berry-like cones of Taxus baccata 'Dovastonii Aurea' are particularly decorative. These appear from September and the young cones are yellow in colour.

Taxus baccata 'Dovastonii Aurea' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The English yew 'Dovastonii Aurea' has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, topiary, bird food plant, bonsai

Taxus baccata 'Dovastonii Aurea' is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

The plant has a medium water requirement.

If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Pruning, ideally from mid-June to the end of June, is advisable for this plant.

The English yew 'Dovastonii Aurea' sets beautiful accents together with:
White dogwood.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Apply compost: In the period from the beginning of March to the end of March
- Cut back: In the period from mid-June to the end of June.