Golden Yew
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An evergreen shrub with bright golden-yellow needles that provide year-round colour. It has a dense, upright to spreading growth habit, making it well suited for hedges, foundation plantings, or accent spots in the landscape.
This yew grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is hardy, low maintenance, and responds well to pruning to maintain shape or size. This variety does not produce berries.
| Fall Colour | Bright Yellow |
|---|---|
| Shape | Mounding |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Latin Name | Taxus cuspidata 'Aurescens' |
| Soil Conditions | Moist / Well Drained |
| Mature Height ** | 1.2 Meters - 4 Feet |
| Mature Width ** | 1 Meter - 3 Feet 3 Inches |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Zone | 4 |
| Native | No |
** Maturity Heights and Widths are listed to show what this plant can grow to in warmer climates and over the course of centuries. For landscape purposes in Ontario, take this value at 50% for appropriate spacing in your garden for immediate install purposes / for the next 10-20 years.