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Taxus x media Sunburst

Sunburst Yew

A semi-dwarf, spreading cultivar with green-yellow foliage and brighter yellow tips. Planting in full sun will help retain the foliage colour.

  • »  Semi-dwarf, dense, mounding, spreading habit
  • »  Ascending branches arch outward
  • »  Narrow, short-stalked, green-yellow needles are a brighter yellow at the tips
  • »  Small, round, fleshy, red berries on mature stems
  • »  Extremely low tolerance for wet, poorly drained conditions

2gal
$64.50
3gal
$93.00
5gal
$135.00
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:175-200 cm
  • Spread:250-300 cm
Exposure
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
Slow
Attributes
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Fruit
Low Maintenance
Poisonous
Habit
Spreading
Foliage Color
Golden
Yellow
Landscape uses
Foundation planting
Hedge
Screening (privacy)
Topiary
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Taxus x media 'Sunburst'

Mature taxus species have the ability to regrow from old wood, so older specimens can be rejuvenated in the garden. 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Taxus x media 'Sunburst'

A versatile evergreen tolerating heavy pruning, making it ideal for hedges, screens, foundation plantings and topiary landscapes. It can also be left unpruned for a softer textured landscape. This cultivar adds visual impact throughout the year. Protection (burlap wrap) from drying, winter winds is recommended in an exposed location.