Taxus media ‘Farmen balls’

Taxus media 'Farmenballs' is a yew cultivar (hybrid between Taxus baccata and Taxus cuspidata) appreciated for its natural globular form, compact and for persistent foliage.

 General description

• Form: spherical (ball), very regular, without frequent trimming

• Dimensions at maturity:
  – height: 0.8–1.2 m
  – width: 1–1.2 m

• Growth: slow to moderate

• Foliage: dark green needles, glossy, persistent all year

• Appearance: dense, elegant, suitable for formal gardens

Placement

• Prefer penumbra, but also adapts well to sun

• Shade tolerant, one of the best conifers for shady areas

• Wind and pollution resistant

🌱 Soil

• Well-drained, fertile soil

• Tolerates slightly calcareous soils

• It does not tolerate excess water or permanently wet soils

 Watering

• Regulated in the first years after planting

• After stabilization, it is resistant to moderate drought

 Maintenance

• It does not require frequent trimming – it maintains its natural globular shape

• It can be easily corrected in the spring if necessary

• Very resistant to diseases and pests

 Resistance

• Very frost resistant (–25°C and below)

• Suitable for the climate in Romania and the Republic of Moldova

 Use in landscaping

• Ideal for:

  • modern and classic gardens

  • low curbs

  • solitary plantings

  • decorative groups

  • large planters

• Very used in premium landscape projects due to the perfect shape

Major advantage: excellent alternative to Buxus, without its specific problems.