Taxus media ‘Brownii’ (ball form)

Taxus media ‘Brownii’ (ball form) (spheres) is a decorative variety of hybrid yew, very popular in modern gardens and formal settings due to its tidy appearance and persistent dark green foliage.

 General characteristics

• Plant type: evergreen conifer

• Form: spheres (BALLS), obtained by regular trimming

• Growth: slow to moderate

• Dimensions at maturity:

  • a sphere: approx. 40–80 cm diameter (depending on age and trim)

• Foliage: needles short, dense, glossy dark green

• Appearance: compact, very uniform

 Placement

• Exposure: sun, partial shade or shade

• Resistance: very good in the cold and wind

• Tolerance: tolerates urban pollution well

 Soil

• Prefer fertile, well-drained soils

• It also tolerates poorer soils

• Avoid excess water (doesn't like puddles)

 Watering

• Moderate

• Regulated in the first years after planting

• After installation, it becomes relative drought resistant

 Pruning and maintenance

• Very well tolerated – one of the best plants for geometric shapes

• Cut 1–2 times a year (spring and summer)

• Easily maintains the perfectly spherical shape

Use in landscaping

• Formal and contemporary gardens

• Alleys, entrances, terraces

• Large planters

• Combinations with balls of Buxus, Ilex or ornamental Pinus

• Excellent for premium landscaping projects