Taxus (pyramidal form)

Taxus – pyramidal shape (Taxus (pyramidal form))

The pyramidal yew is an elegant conifer prized for its upright, compact habit and dense, dark green foliage that retains its color throughout the year. It is an excellent choice for modern, classic or formal gardens.

Main features:

• Form: pyramidal, orderly and uniform growth

• Height at maturity: 3–6 m (depending on variety and conditions)

• Width: 1–2 m

• Foliage: soft needles, dark green, very decorative

• Growth: slow to moderate

Advantages:

• bear very well trimming and shaping, being ideal for vertical hedges or architectural accents

• shade resistant, but it also grows well in partial shade or sun

• very resistant to cold and urban pollution

• long-lived, with a constant decorative appearance all year round

Planting and maintenance conditions:

• prefers well-drained, fertile soils

• does not tolerate excess water

• moderate watering, more important in the first years after planting

• pruning can be done in spring or at the end of summer

Use in landscaping:

• solitary plant as focal point

• elegant lines along the alleys

• formal hedges

• residential gardens, small yards or spacious terraces

The pyramidal yew is a refined and durable solution to any landscaping project, bringing structure and elegance to the garden all year round.