Irish Yew Growth Habit| Vining Christmas tree hat

Christmas tree hat

The foliage color matures to blue-green for summer

titmice and chickadees

crocetin in the leaves and flowers

Summer brings gentle hues of orange which deepen to red in fall

Irish Yew Growth Habit| Vining Christmas tree hatIrish Yews or Taxus baccata 'Stricta' ('Fastigiata') has dark green needles that are larger than English Yew needles. It's dense with upright strong branches. May sets red berry like fruit in late spring to summer. Creates exceptional vertical interest. An excellent tall hedge or screen, easily clipped into formal or topiary shapes. Care Full sun, Partial sun. Yews requires moderate, consistent moisture and well drained soil. Best grown in zones 6 8.