What: Taxus baccata ‘Standishii,’ commonly called columnar golden yew, is an excellent, slow growing evergreen that will create a perfect low-maintenance vertical accent in the garden. Most columnar ...

WHAT: Standishii, a columnar golden yew, is a slow-growing evergreen. Its tight, columnar habit works well in small or narrow spaces. Slim golden needles add a fine and delicate accent to the garden.

This columnar yew was first found growing in the hills of Northern Ireland by a farmer in the late 1770s. It became popular in horticulture due to its narrow, columnar form that is easy to shape, slow ...

Q. My yew shrubs have done poorly this year. The foliage began turning yellow, and then brown. What’s wrong? A. After a bit of investigation, I discovered very wet soil around the yews. Further ...