Taunton Yew
Taxus x media 'Tauntonii'
Taxus x media 'Tauntonii'
Foliage: Dark green
Fall Foliage: N/A Fruit: Red Habit/Form: Upright, spreading Uses: Hedge, foundation, border |
Zone Hardiness: 4 - 7
Plant Height: 3 - 4 ft Plant Width: 3 - 5 ft Light: Sun/shade Growth Rate: Slow |
'Taunton' is a low maintenance dwarf conifer which is primarily valued in the garden for its ornamental upright and spreading habit of growth. It has dark green evergreen foliage which emerges light green in spring. The fruits are showy red drupes displayed from early to late fall. This particular variety is known to be toxic to humans and animals. Can be significantly damaged by deer.