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Taxus x media Sunburst

Sunburst Yew

A semi-dwarf, spreading cultivar with green-yellow foliage and brighter yellow tips. Planting in full sun will help retain the foliage colour.

  • »  Semi-dwarf, dense, mounding, spreading habit
  • »  Ascending branches arch outward
  • »  Narrow, short-stalked, green-yellow needles are a brighter yellow at the tips
  • »  Small, round, fleshy, red berries on mature stems
  • »  Extremely low tolerance for wet, poorly drained conditions

2gal
$64.50
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3gal
$93.00
5gal
$135.00
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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:175-200 cm
  • Spread:250-300 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
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Golden
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Hedge
• Screening (privacy)
• Topiary
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Taxus x media 'Sunburst'

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 x media 'Sunburst'

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. This cultivar adds visual impact throughout the year. Protection (burlap wrap) from drying, winter winds is recommended in an exposed location.