Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea' (Golden Irish Yew)

The Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea,' commonly known as the golden Irish yew, is a distinctive, upright columnar variety of the English yew prized for its elegant form and vibrant yellow-tipped foliage. This slow-growing evergreen is notable for its dense, upright habit and can reach heights of up to 10-15 feet over time, making it an excellent choice for vertical interest in landscapes, particularly as a specimen or architectural focal point. Its needle-like leaves emerge bright gold, deepening to a rich green at the interior, creating a striking contrast and adding warmth to gardens throughout the year. Hardy and adaptable, Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea' thrives in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained. Its refined form and year-round colour make it especially suited to formal gardens, mixed borders, and as a punctuation mark in hedges or pathways, bringing a touch of structured elegance to any landscape.