🌿 Taxus baccata ‘David’ (Golden Column Yew)

A striking evergreen with a touch of golden elegance.
The Taxus baccata ‘David’, also known as the Golden Column Yew, is a compact, upright evergreen prized for its rich green foliage accented by vibrant golden-yellow tips. Its naturally columnar habit makes it an excellent choice for adding structure, colour, and year-round interest to any garden design.

✨ Features & Benefits

• Distinctive colouring: Bright golden-yellow new growth contrasts beautifully with deep green needles.

• Compact column form: Ideal for borders, containers, or formal planting schemes.

• Evergreen structure: Provides consistent texture and colour throughout the year.

• Low maintenance: Slow-growing, easy to care for, and tolerant of pruning.

• Hardy & long-lived: Thrives in most soils and climates, offering decades of beauty.

🌱 Care Instructions

• Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade (best colour in full sun).

• Water: Keep moist during establishment; drought tolerant once mature.

• Soil: Grows well in fertile, well-drained soil.

• Pruning: Light trim in late summer to maintain its shape if desired.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy — tolerates frost and shade well.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

The Taxus baccata ‘David’ brings classic evergreen structure with a contemporary twist. Its golden foliage brightens shaded areas and adds definition to borders, pathways, or modern gardens. Elegant, hardy, and timeless — it’s a versatile choice for year-round garden interest.