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Taxus baccata 'Shining Light'

Taxus baccata 'Shining Light'

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(Dwarf Fastigiate Yew) Taxus baccata 'Shining Light' is a very slow growing, narrow and upright yew which has golden-tinted young growth in spring with the needles turning pale whitish-yellow & green over winter.

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(For any number of plants
by courier to most of the UK*)

Standard: £5.95
Priority: £15
Click & Collect: free

*Surcharges apply for delivery to Highlands & Islands.
Standard shipping is shown as default
this can be changed during checkout.

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Taxus baccata 'Shining Light' is a very slow growing, narrow and upright yew which has golden-tinted young growth in spring with the needles turning pale whitish-yellow & green over winter.

Slow growing and not for instant gratification. Best foliage colour if planted in a position with plenty of sun.

Position: Full sun.
Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Rate of Growth: Very slow.
Habit: Small shrub with a narrow upright habit.
- Height: up to 1.5 m (5 ft)
- Spread: 30 - 40 cm (1 - 1 1/2 ft).

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Shrub - Small (less than 1.5m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid, Soil: Alkaline, Site: Coastal Areas, Site: Windy, Soil: Dry/Sandy
Special Features: Honey Fungus Resistant, Suitable for Containers, Evergreen, Foliage - Gold/Yellow, Habit - Narrow

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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