Taxus baccata 'Funny Jewel©'

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Taxus baccata ‘Funny Jewel©’ is an evergreen shrub grown for its striking variegated foliage and dependable structure. The dark green needles are irregularly marked with creamy white to pale yellow, giving the plant a lively, textured appearance that remains effective throughout the year. New growth often shows the strongest contrast, adding freshness and visual interest in spring. Naturally compact and slow growing, this variety can be maintained easily as a neat shrub or shaped to suit more formal designs. Exceptionally tolerant of pruning, shade, and varied soil conditions, ‘Funny Jewel©’ is well suited to gardens where long-term form, subtle colour variation, and low maintenance are key priorities.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
Eventual Height
  • 0.5-1m
Flowering Month
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Evergreen
  • Compact

How to care for Taxus baccata 'Funny Jewel©'

Light:
Full sun to partial shade; variegation is brightest with good light, but the plant remains reliable in shade.

Soil:
Well-drained soil; tolerant of most soils including clay and chalk, provided drainage is reasonable.

Water:
Water regularly during establishment; once settled, only occasional watering is needed in prolonged dry periods.

Pruning:
Prune lightly if shaping is required; responds very well to clipping and renovation.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy in UK conditions.

Feeding:
Light spring feed if growth is slow; an annual mulch is usually sufficient.

Notes

Evergreen shrub

Compact, upright to slightly spreading habit

Dense, dark green needle-like foliage

Creamy white to pale yellow variegation

New growth shows strongest contrast

Slow growing and easy to control

Excellent for structure and focal planting

Tolerant of shade and pruning

Long lived and highly durable

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