Taxus baccata 'Watnong Gold'

15 years ago

This is a great companion plant for the conifer garden with striking color.

I planted this 5 years ago with very little growth realized until this year. There were times when I questioned its ability to survive. You never know and patience is something you have to practice in this hobby.

Dave

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jaro_in_montreal
15 years ago
Yep, great plant.
I got mine a couple of years ago from Greer's, even though I didn't order it -- it was a substitute for something that wasn't available.
But now I'm really glad I got it -- quite a dependable plant, never any issues with it.
In a couple more years it will be close to the size of the one in your photo -- which BTW is great, as usual !

Its somewhat surprizing that the Irish yews seem to do well in Z5b -- my T.b. 'Fastigiata Aurea' looked a bit miserable after the first winter (a fair bit of burn in early spring), but seems to have recovered, and looks set to produce a fair bit of new foliage this spring....
bluespruce53
15 years ago
Irish Yew ! ??? ...what's that ! :o)
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jaro_in_montreal
15 years ago
Oooooooops !

ENGLISH yew, of course ! ....sorry !!!
bobfincham
15 years ago
Due to its foliage, hardiness, and ease of propagation, I've always considered it a Taxus cuspidata. I never discussed its origin with Don and Hazel but Layne Ziegenfuss felt the same way that I do. It really does develop into a great plant.

Bob