Taxus media ‘David’

Taxus × media 'David' is an ornamental conifer particularly appreciated for its elegant shape and decorative foliage color, being ideal for modern gardens, patios or container plantings.

Description

Taxus 'David' has a growth columnar, compact, with dense branches. Those are dark green, with golden-yellow edges, offering a decorative contrast throughout the year. It is an evergreen plant with a neat and refined appearance.

Dimensions at maturity

• Height: 1.5–2 m

• Width: 0.5–0.8 m

• Growth Rate: slow to moderate

Advantages

• Very decorative two-tone color

• Vertical shape, perfect for narrow spaces

• Tolerant of trimming and shaping

• Resistant to frost and urban conditions

• It grows well in both sun and partial shade

Planting conditions and care

• Exposure: sun, partial shade, partial shade

• Soil: well drained, fertile, slightly acid-neutral

• Watering: moderate; does not tolerate excess water

• Maintenance: minimum; it can be cut in spring or summer

Use in landscaping

• Narrow hedges

• Vertical accents in gardens and terraces

• Solitary or group plantings

• Ideal for large containers