Description
Taxus baccata Parasol | Umbrella yew
The umbrella yew in parasol form is Taxus baccata parasol, supplied in a distinctive, upright form with a broad, spreading outline. Its silhouette gives the plant a clear sense of structure, while its evergreen, dark green foliage provides year-round colour. This is a specific parasol form, not a description of the growth habit of every yew. It can be used as a specimen plant or grown in a pot, where its defined shape can be appreciated on its own. The plant is slow-growing and tolerates pruning, but no mature height or width is specified. It also produces fruits; the plant is toxic if ingested, so do not treat any part as suitable for consumption. For more plants in the same genus, see Taxus.
Key features of the umbrella yew (Taxus baccata parasol) in parasol form
- This evergreen yew has dark green foliage. Its foliage remains part of the plant throughout the year, giving the parasol form a consistent presence in the garden.
- The supplied plant has upright growth and a broad, spreading, parasol-shaped outline. This particular form defines its silhouette and gives it a structured appearance.
- It can grow in sun, partial shade or shade. Choose a position with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-rich soil.
- Flowering is a minor botanical detail rather than a main ornamental feature. Yellow-green flowers are recorded in March and April. The plant is slow-growing and toxic if ingested.
Uses of the umbrella yew in parasol form in the garden
- Use this parasol-form yew as a specimen, in a pot or in a formal garden. Its broad, spreading outline gives it an individual structural presence in each of these settings.
- The evergreen, dark green foliage keeps the plant’s colour through the year. The defined parasol silhouette adds a distinct visual accent without relying on flowers as its main feature.
- The product data lists hardiness as USDA zone 6, with a temperature range of -23.3°C to -17.8°C. This is the stated rating and should not be read as a guarantee of performance in every garden.
- Its use in a pot is listed alongside specimen and formal-garden planting. No specific companion plants or planting combinations are provided, so the plant can be considered on its own as a feature.
The umbrella yew’s evergreen foliage and parasol form make it a distinctive specimen for a pot or formal garden. It is also listed among evergreen shrubs.
