English yew 'Fastigiata' (Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata')

English yew 'Fastigiata'

Also known as: European yew 'Fastigiata', Common yew 'Fastigiata'

English yew 'Fastigiata' has also been known by many names. 'Fastigiata' comes from a Latin word that means "narrowing toward the top." An evergreen tree, this yew cultivar will grow between 4.5 to 9 m tall and spread to a width of 1.2 to 2.5 m. Its differentiating characteristics are dark-green needles, red berries, and upright stature. This coniferous tree was first found by a farmer in the late 1700s in Ireland.

Scientific classification

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Tree

Plant Type

Spring

Bloom Time

Fall

Harvest Time

3 mm to 6 mm

Flower Size

Red

Fruit Color

Evergreen

Leaf type

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for English yew 'Fastigiata'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: The english yew 'Fastigiata' requires careful watering to avoid waterlogging. Initially, water every 7-10 days, adjusting for climate. After a few years, water during dry spells. Applying bark mulch in summer helps retain soil moisture by reducing evaporation.

Fertilize: English yew 'Fastigiata' requires minimal fertilization, only after a year from planting. Annually apply conifer or fir fertilizer in spring post-last frost, ensuring thorough watering afterward. Limy water can also boost growth, aiding nutrient absorption through the roots.

Pruning: English yew 'Fastigiata' is a columnar conifer best pruned between early and late winter while dormant. Remove dead or diseased branches for health and shape. Light trimming encourages density; avoid heavy pruning to promote growth. Regular maintenance enhances air circulation and vigor, while post-storm pruning mitigates damage.

Propagation: Propagate english yew 'Fastigiata' through cuttings around 9 inches long and 1/4-inch in diameter, taken in late fall. Prepare by defoliating the base and applying rooting hormone. Use well-draining soil and keep cuttings at 24℃ (75°F) in indirect light, misting regularly; rooting takes 2-3 months.

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