Taxus baccata 'Standishii' small Yew in pot

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Taxus baccata 'Standishii' Tree

Name: Taxus baccata 'Standishii' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: TBS.B.75.1
Price: 55.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Standish Yew

Bush, 40-60cm, 5L pot

£65

£65 ~~£65~~

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Despatched within 7 days

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 1 x 0.5 metres in 20 years or smaller if pruned

Foliage Yellow-green leaves year-round (evergreen)

Position Full sun to full shade / tolerates exposed sites

Soil Well-draining

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Planting & Care

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Description

A popular and award-winning dwarf golden Yew tree, Taxus baccata Standishii boasts bright golden yellow foliage. The dense evergreen foliage is decorated with ornamental red berries in autumn. Growing to height and spread of 1 x 0.5 metre in 20 years, the Standish Yew tree is the ideal dwarf conifer for rockeries, patios and small gardens.

Taxus baccata Standishii has an upright habit and narrow form, becoming broadly columnar with age. It can be clipped to keep its narrower profile if desired. As with other Yews, it can be hard pruned and will re-generate well from old wood. It is suited to both full sun and full shade, with the gold foliage being most vibrant in full sun. Most soil types, apart from wet soils, are tolerated.

Note: please bear in mind that all Taxus varieties are toxic if eaten.

AKA Standish Yew, Taxus Standishii, Dwarf Yew, Golden Yew, Golden Irish Yew tree

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Conifers require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Most Conifers need very little pruning. Simply remove any dead, diseased or awkwardly placed branches as and when you see them.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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