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Taxus baccata 'Luca'PBR

Taxus baccata 'Luca'^PBR

Low Maintenance

Genus: Taxus
Family: Taxaceae

About this plant

A pyramidal, evergreen shrub, growing slowly to about 5m by 2m, with arching branches and yellow, or yellow-edged, needles

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 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

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil. Slow growing, and tolerant of exposure, urban pollution, and shade

Pruning

No regular pruning necessary, but can be trimmed and shaped when required

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or grafting

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 CourtyardCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years