Taxus Fastigiata Robusta

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Robusta' is a variety of European yew with columnar/pyramidal port, highly appreciated in landscaping for elegant, compact appearance and excellent durability.

General description

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Robusta' is an evergreen conifer with upright growth and dense, upward-facing branches. Compared to the classic 'Fastigiata', the shape 'Robusta' is more vigorous and stable, keeping its shape better over time.

Main features

• Port: columnar - pyramidal, very compact

• Height at maturity: 4–6 m

• Width: 1–1.5 m

• Growth: slow to moderate

• Foliage: dark green, glossy, dense needles

• Persistence: evergreen

Planting conditions and care

• Exposure: sun, partial shade or shade

• Soil: fertile, well drained; it also tolerates calcareous soils

• Watering: moderate; does not tolerate excess water

• Cold resistance: very good (ideal for the climate in the Republic of Moldova)

• Pruning: withstands trimming and shaping very well

Use in landscaping

• vertical accents in the garden

• formal, narrow hedges

• elegant alignments

• classic, modern or minimalist gardens

• small spaces where vertical volume is needed

Advantages

• elegant look all year round

• very long lived

• tolerant to urban pollution

• requires low maintenance

⚠️ Attention: all parts of the plant are toxic (except the red aril of the fruit).