Taxus baccata 'Summergold'

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Taxus baccata ‘Summergold’ is an evergreen shrub valued for its bright foliage and controlled, spreading habit rather than height or speed of growth. The dense needles are tipped with golden yellow, creating a warm, luminous effect that is strongest through spring and summer while remaining visible year-round. Naturally low and broad, this variety works particularly well as a foreground shrub, low hedge, or structural accent where colour and permanence are required without dominance. Slow to develop and highly tolerant of pruning and shade, ‘Summergold’ offers reliable structure and long-term presence with minimal maintenance, making it a practical yet visually rewarding choice for a wide range of garden styles.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
Eventual Height
  • 1.5-2.5
Flowering Month
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Evergreen

How to care for Taxus baccata 'Summergold'

Light:
Full sun to partial shade; foliage colour is strongest in good light but remains attractive in light shade.

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

Water:
Water regularly during the first growing season; once established, water only during prolonged dry periods.

Pruning:
Prune once or twice a year if shaping is required; responds extremely 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

Low, spreading growth habit

Dense, needle-like foliage

Golden-yellow leaf tips, brightest in summer

Colour softens but remains present in winter

Slow growing and easy to control

Excellent for low hedging and ground-level structure

Tolerant of shade, pruning, and urban conditions

Long lived and very durable

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