General Culture:
Best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, sandy loams. Tolerant of full shade, a wide variety of soils (except poorly-drained ones) and considerable pruning. Intolerant of temperature extremes: (1) extreme heat from prolonged hot weather or as reflected from hot southern facing walls or foundations can cause foliage burn, and (2) extreme cold and/or cold winter winds can also burn foliage. Prune or sheer as desired in early spring before new growth appears.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
‘Beanpole’ is an upright, columnar, hybrid evergreen yew that typically grows narrowly upward with ascending shoots. It eventually matures over 20+ years to 8-10’ tall with a spread of 4-6’ wide. Lustrous, flat-needled, two-ranked, dark green foliage. Taxus x media hybrids are crosses between Japanese yews (T. cuspidata) and English yews (T. baccata). All parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. Susceptible to winter burn from exposure to extreme cold and/or dry winter winds, particularly in exposed sites. Twig blight and needle blight are occasional problems. Root rot may occur in poorly-drained soils.
Uses:
Rock gardens. Incorporate into foundation planting. Screen.
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