Taunton yew
Taxus × media 'Taunton'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall3 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
Garden uses
Notes
'Taunton' yew (Taxus × media 'Taunton') is a shrub for hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 36 to 48 inches tall and 36 to 60 inches wide. The foliage stays evergreen, and the plant does not flower. Plan your hedge spacing around its width.
Pairs well with Snowberry, Queen of Night tulip, and Shirley Temple peony.