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 ...

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 ...

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. Two of the most interesting ...

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 ...

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.

But the yew inside the gate pursues its destiny with measured consolidation. Bought as a prostrate tree in a garden centre pot, it has since built the base of a dark tower, several metres across ...

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 ...