Description
Taxus media 'Farmen' Shrub | Anglo-Japanese yew
The Anglo-Japanese yew shrub is supplied as an upright, bushy shrub, giving it a dense and structured presence in the garden. This cultivar is Taxus media 'Farmen', an evergreen conifer with dark-green foliage that keeps its colour throughout the year. Its upright, bushy habit is a defining feature of this product form, and makes it suitable for shaping. The foliage and growth form give the shrub a clear visual role, whether it is used on its own or as part of a planting. It is slow-growing, so its development is gradual rather than rapid. Flowers are yellow-green and appear in March and April, though the evergreen foliage is the main feature described for this plant. The Anglo-Japanese yew is also known as hybrid yew. This cultivar belongs to the Taxus genus. No mature height or width is specified, so the eventual size should not be assumed from the supplied details. Its combination of evergreen, dark-green foliage and an upright, bushy form gives it a steady, structured presence across the seasons.
Key features of the Anglo-Japanese yew (Taxus media 'Farmen') shrub
- This product is supplied as an upright, bushy shrub. Its form creates a dense, structured presence without a stated mature height or width. The foliage is evergreen and dark green, so it retains colour through the year.
- Yellow-green flowers appear in March and April. The supplied information does not describe them as showy or give them a wildlife value, so the foliage and shrub form remain the clearest features to consider.
- This hybrid yew can grow in sun, partial shade or shade. That range gives gardeners more than one aspect to consider, while the site should still have suitable, well-drained soil.
- Choose well-drained, humus-rich, lime-rich soil. Good drainage is important in UK gardens, where wet conditions can make it harder for soil to drain freely. No specific pH value is provided.
- The shrub is slow-growing and poisonous if ingested. Keep this toxicity in mind when deciding where it will fit in the garden; no part of the plant should be treated as safe to consume.
Uses of the Anglo-Japanese yew shrub in the garden
- Use this upright, bushy shrub for hedging, where its evergreen foliage can provide a leafy, structured presence. It is also suitable for topiary, as the plant is described as suitable for shaping. These uses make its growth form a practical part of its garden role.
- For specimen planting, the shrub can act as a single structured feature. In group planting, several plants can give a planting a consistent evergreen character. No spacing or mature dimensions are specified, so allow for local conditions when planning a layout.
- The foliage is dark green and evergreen, giving the garden structure throughout the year. Its upright, bushy habit adds a defined form, while its slow growth means it develops gradually. The shrub is suitable for sun, partial shade or shade.
- The supplied hardiness rating is approximately -23°C, or USDA zone 6. This is a guide rather than a guarantee for every garden, and local conditions still matter. The plant is poisonous if ingested, so consider this when choosing its position.
This evergreen shrub brings year-round foliage and an upright, bushy structure to hedges, topiary, specimen planting and groups. Explore more evergreen shrubs to compare other plants for a structured garden planting.
