Plants > Shrubs

Dovaston's yew

Taxus baccata 'Dovastoniana' (m or f)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Taxus
Family: Taxaceae
Common Names: westfelton yew

About this plant

A small, domed evergreen tree to approximately 8m height and spread, with branches almost down to ground level. It has dark green narrow leaves held on slightly sparse braches, creating less shade. Tolerant of pollution

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well drained soil. Both male and female plants available - females will have red berries, males masses of pale yellow flowers making clouds of pollen. For more information see tree cultivation.

Pruning

Pruning group 1 if grown as a tree. As a hedge, Yew is pruned in late summer or more often for a very formal appearance. Yew is also suitable for topiary.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to tortrix moth, vine weevil, gall mites and scale insects

Diseases

May be susceptible to phytophthora root diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years