The Irish yew, Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata,' is a prime example of how useful an evergreen can be. It's a tough plant, needing no supplemental water once it's established. It grows in sun or part ...

More useful, perhaps, are the many conifers with a more moderate growth rate, notably arborvitae, yew and juniper. Skinny shrubs can be useful for making low-maintenance hedges, but they really shine ...

If you prefer a narrower growing hedge or want to add a vertical element to your landscape, consider the golden Irish yew (Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata Aurea’), which will eventually grow to 25 ...

This week's plant pick is a narrow, upright, soft-needled evergreen called columnar Japanese plum yew 'Fastigiata' that's a good choice in tight, shady areas.

Columnar Irish yew (Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata’) provides a dramatic exclamation point in the landscape. Amplify the contrast of the inky green needles by pairing the yew with fragrant sweet ...

From the lone Irish yew tree, first discovered growing in Co Fermanagh in the 18th century, whose countless offspring now flourish in gardens all over the world, to the great Irish gardeners ...

With St Patrick's day just gone and the 1916 rising commemorations on the horizon I thought I would take a look at some ornamental plants with a proud Irish heritage.

Mystery, plum yew, rough dogwood and sweet bay magnolia June 5, 2021 at 9:13 p.m. | Updated June 5, 2021 at 9:13 p.m.

What: Taxus baccata “Fastigiata,” with the common name Irish yew, is an extremely useful evergreen conifer for sun or shade. Most commonly used for hedging purposes, it has a naturally upright ...