Taunton Yew (Taxus x media 'Tauntonii')
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Evergreen Perennial Shrub in the Taxaceae Family | |||||
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Taxus x media 'Taunton' is a compact, mounded cultivar of the English Yew (Taxus baccata) that offers a rounded, dense growth habit perfect for smaller landscape spaces. Typically reaching 3-4 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width at maturity, the Taunton Yew develops a full, evergreen canopy of rich, dark green needle-like foliage that maintains its color throughout the year. This yew cultivar prefers full sun to partial shade conditions and well-drained, acidic soil, but it is also tolerant of a variety of soil types and is drought-resistant once established, making it a low-maintenance option. Hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-7, the Taunton Yew is an excellent choice for foundation plantings, low hedges, borders, and mass plantings, as well as container gardens and other small-scale settings due to its compact size. An added benefit is its deer resistance, which helps make it a valuable evergreen shrub for landscapes dealing with wildlife pressure. With its naturally dense, rounded form and adaptable growing requirements, the Taunton Yew is a versatile choice that can provide year-round structure, greenery, and visual interest in the landscape. |
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Mature Size | 3 - 4 feet tall. 4 - 6 feet wide. | ||||
Sun Exposure | Partial Shade - Full Sun | ||||
Moisture Tolerance | Medium | ||||
Zones | 4a - 8b (Usually hardy to -30° F) | ||||
Tags | Evergreen, Foundation, Full Sun, Low Maintenance, Medium, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Potentially Toxic, Rabbit Resistant, Shrub, Winter Interest | ||||
Bloom Period | Non-flowering | ||||
Flower Color | Non-Flowering | ||||
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We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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