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Taxus cuspidata Nana Aurescens

Dwarf Golden Japanese Yew

The new growth is a splash of brilliant goldenrod colour. The dark green second-year foliage provides a dramatic backdrop to the newly emerging foliage colour.

  • »  Slow-growing,dwarf, spreading cultivar
  • »  New growth is a brilliant goldenrod colour
  • »  Mature foliage is dark green
  • »  Compact mounding growth
  • »  Visual impact throughout the season

1gal
$88.50
2gal
$118.50
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:80-100 cm
  • Spread:150-175 cm
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fruit
• Low Maintenance
• Poisonous
Habit
• Compact
• Dwarf
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Golden
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Foundation planting
• Hedge
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Taxus cuspidata 'Nana Aurescens'

Mature taxus species have the ability to regrow from old wood, so older specimens can be rejuvenated in the garden.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Taxus cuspidata 'Nana Aurescens'

A versatile evergreen tolerating heavy pruning, making it ideal for hedges, screens, foundation plantings and topiary landscapes. It can also be left unpruned for a softer textured landscape. Extremely low tolerance for wet, poorly drained conditions. Add protection (burlap wrap) from drying winter winds in an exposed location.