Spec sheet
- Hardiness
- Hardy to zone 6
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Sizes we grow
Container grown (CG)
- #1
- #5
- #10
- #35
About this plant
Taxus baccata 'Stricta' (Fastigiata), commonly referred to as Fastigiate Yew, is a versatile evergreen shrub or small tree admired for its upright, columnar growth habit. Its dense dark green foliage creates year-round interest and provides excellent vertical structure in landscapes. This yew variety is ideal for creating formal hedges, screens, or accent plants in gardens due to its tidy and architectural form. It is also tolerant of pruning, allowing for customization of shape and size. Taxus baccata 'Stricta' thrives in a variety of landscapes, whether planted singly or grouped.
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water need: Medium
- Growth rate: Slow to moderate
- Mature size (HxW): 8–15' H x 3–5' W
- Habit: Upright/columnar
- Bloom/interest: Evergreen foliage
- Hardiness zone: 6–9
- Soil tolerance: Well-drained, versatile
- Drought/heat tolerance: Good