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Erecta Columnar English Yew
Taxus baccata 'Erecta'
Columnar English Yew
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A neatly upright cultivar that tolerates shade well. Needs well draining soil, will not survive frequently soggy soil. Less compact than Taxus baccata 'Stricta' with smaller needles. Excellent for evergreen hedge or small spaces.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Tolerates shade.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Erecta Columnar English Yew get?
About 15-20' tall and 6' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Erecta Columnar English Yew need?
Full Sun to Full Shade.
How much water does Erecta Columnar English Yew need?
Moderate water use.
Will Erecta Columnar English Yew grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Erecta Columnar English Yew in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Erecta Columnar English Yew wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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