Stricta Irish yew
Taxus baccata 'Stricta (Fastigiata)'
USDA zones6 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Habit
- Conical
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Stricta Irish yew (Taxus baccata Stricta (Fastigiata)) is an evergreen shrub for specimens, hedges, accents, and privacy screens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. Its conical shape stays narrow, so it fits tight spaces. Birds visit it, and it adds winter interest.
Pairs well with Oakleaf hydrangea, Christmas fern, Foam flower, and Japanese forest grass.