Taxus baccata Variegated

Common Name: Variegated English Yew

Description:
Taxus baccata 'Variegata', commonly known as Variegated English Yew, is a striking evergreen conifer featuring dark green needle-like foliage edged with creamy yellow variegation. This slow-growing, long-lived tree has a dense, conical growth habit, making it an excellent choice for feature planting, hedging, or topiary. Female plants produce bright red, berry-like arils, adding further ornamental appeal. Adaptable to a wide range of conditions, it thrives in well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun, part shade, and even deep shade. Resistant to drought and frost once established, this elegant yew is ideal for adding year-round colour and structure to Melbourne gardens.

Form:

• Tree - Medium
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Topiary

Mature Size:

• Height: 8–15 m
• Width: 3–5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower (produces seed cones with red arils on female trees)

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Topiary
• Suitable for Screening
• Disease Resistant
• Drought Tolerant (once established)
• Cold Hardy
• Wind Tolerant
• Year-round Colour Interest

Toxicity:

• Highly toxic to humans and pets if ingested (leaves, seeds, and bark contain toxic alkaloids)

Companion Plants:

• Buxus sempervirens (English Box)
• Ilex aquifolium (Holly)
• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Fagus sylvatica (European Beech)
• Liriope muscari (Lilyturf)