Taxus Baccata Fastigiata Aurea 10 Litre Pot 60-80cm

Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata Aurea’ – Golden Irish Yew

Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata Aurea’, commonly known as the Golden Irish Yew, is a striking upright evergreen conifer prized for its narrow columnar habit and golden-tinted foliage. The dark green needles are highlighted with bright golden-yellow edges, creating year-round colour and structure. Ideal for formal gardens, borders or specimen planting, it provides strong architectural impact.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring:
Fresh new growth appears bright golden-yellow, intensifying the plant’s colour.

Summer:
Dense upright branches maintain a narrow column with vibrant golden highlights.

Autumn & Winter:
Evergreen foliage retains its colour and structure, providing year-round interest.

Structure & Form

• Narrow columnar habit

• Height: 4–6m (over time)

• Spread: 1–1.5m

• Dark green needles with golden margins

• Dense, upright branching

A classic architectural plant for formal planting.

Perfect for Various Landscapes

• Formal Gardens: Excellent for structured planting schemes.

• Specimen Planting: Creates strong vertical interest.

• Entrance Planting: Ideal for framing doorways or pathways.

• Mixed Borders: Adds height and evergreen structure.

Growing Conditions & Care

Position:
Full sun to partial shade. Best golden colour develops in sunny positions.

Soil:
Moist but well-drained soil. Tolerates most soil types including chalk.

Hardiness:
Extremely hardy in the UK (approximately -25°C).

Maintenance:
Very low maintenance. Can be lightly clipped if shaping is desired.

Why Choose Taxus ‘Fastigiata Aurea’?

• Elegant columnar form

• Attractive golden foliage highlights

• Ideal for formal gardens

• Extremely hardy and long-lived

• Low maintenance evergreen

Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata Aurea’ is a striking architectural conifer that adds height, colour and structure to gardens throughout the year.

Taxus Baccata Fastigiata Aurea 10 Litre Pot 60-80cm Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.