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TAXUS baccata 'Repens Aurea'
Commonly known as Yew
Low spreading yew with leaf margins yellow when young turning cream later. Needs full sun for the best leaf colour
Further Reading....
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EvergreenLeaves 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
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Height1m (39in)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full shadeTolerates full shade
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Full sun
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Partial shade
TAXUS baccata 'Repens Aurea'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowPossibly same as 'Dovastonii Aurea', propagated from sideshoots resulting in prostrate habit. Slow-growing. Females may produce red arils sparsely. Can withstand renovation pruningPests & DiseasesTortrix moth, caterpillars, vine weevil, yew scale, Phytophthora root rotPlace of originGarden origin
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLinear
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTIONToxic if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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WildlifeBird friendly
Taxus - Care Guide
1m (39in)
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1.5m (5ft) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50