Taxus Baccata Fastigiata Robusta – Irish Yew 130-150cm, 30ltr Pot
Taxus Baccata Fastigiata Robusta – Irish Yew 130-150cm, 30ltr Pot
Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Robusta' – Irish Yew 130–150cm
Striking upright Irish yew with dense, dark green foliage – the ultimate architectural evergreen for formal gardens and contemporary landscapes.
Why Choose This Irish Yew?
This magnificent Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Robusta' delivers commanding vertical presence with its distinctive columnar form. At 130–150cm and established in a 30-litre pot, this premium specimen is ready to create instant architectural impact as a focal point, formal accent, or elegant screening plant.
Unlike common yew, the Irish yew grows naturally upright with tightly packed, dark green needles arranged radially around the stems, creating a dense, formal silhouette without extensive pruning. This robust cultivar is particularly vigorous and maintains its narrow, columnar shape beautifully.
Key Features
- Height: 130–150cm established columnar specimen
- Pot size: 30 litres — mature, ready to plant
- Form: Naturally upright, narrow columnar habit
- Evergreen: Year-round dense, dark green foliage
- Hardy: Fully frost-resistant across the UK
- Low maintenance: Minimal pruning required to maintain shape
- Architectural: Creates instant vertical drama and formality
- Versatile: Ideal for containers, borders, or formal schemes
Position & Soil
Thrives in most well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Remarkably adaptable — succeeds in chalky, clay, or sandy soils. For container planting, use a quality loam-based compost with added grit for drainage.
Watering & Feeding
Water regularly during the first growing season. Container-grown specimens require consistent watering during summer months. Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser to encourage healthy, dense growth.
Pruning & Maintenance
Minimal pruning required — 'Fastigiata Robusta' maintains its columnar form naturally. Trim lightly in late summer if needed to tidy any wayward growth. Yew responds exceptionally well to clipping if a more formal, tailored appearance is desired.
Design Ideas
Use as dramatic sentinels either side of doorways, gates, or driveways. Plant in rows to create a striking vertical hedge or screen. The narrow form makes it perfect for tight spaces, courtyard gardens, or flanking pathways. Combine with clipped box, lavender, or ornamental grasses for layered formality.
Botanical Details
Botanical name: Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Robusta'. Foliage: Evergreen, narrow dark green needles arranged radially. Growth rate: Slow to medium (15–30cm per year). Ultimate height: 4–6m (controlled by pruning). Ultimate spread: 1–1.5m naturally narrow. Aspect: Full sun to partial shade. Hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H5).
Please note: All parts of yew are toxic if ingested. Not suitable for gardens accessible to livestock or where children may be tempted to eat berries.
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Planting Instructions
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Size & Specification
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Delivery & Dispatch
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Wildlife & Ecological Notes
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Excellent plant,good shape, clean and healthy. Good value and worth waiting a few weeks for a better specimen as suggested by the owner
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Excellent plant,good shape, clean and healthy. Good value and worth waiting a few weeks for a better specimen as suggested by the owner
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Excellent plant,good shape, clean and healthy. Good value and worth waiting a few weeks for a better specimen as suggested by the owner