Taxus b. 'Exotica' - P10.5

Description
Decorative red cones adorn Taxus baccata from September. This shrub tolerates frost well.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * easy to care for * decorative cones * resistant to urban climates, shade tolerant

Bark
Red-brown, scale-like bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
English yew is upright in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from mid-June to the end of June, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Apply compost: In the period from the beginning of March to the end of March - Pruning: In the period from mid-June to the end of June.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

fruit
The red, berry-like cones of Taxus baccata are particularly decorative. These appear from September and the young cones are yellow in colour.

Interesting facts
Taxus baccata is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, topiary, bird food plant, bonsai

Root
Taxus baccata is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.