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How to Grow Taxus

The taxus group of plants is a member of the conifer family. Not widely known or grown in Australia, although some are available in the cool to cold regions of the country. Usually very slow growing, they are used for hedging or topiary. Tolerant of harsh pruning and severe frosts.

Full sun or partial shade

Regular watering, quite tough once established

Well drained or sandy soil

Suitable for growing in most conditions

How to grow taxus in a garden

Step 1

Choose a position with well-drained soil. Enrich the soil with Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser.

Step 2

Dig the planting hole twice as wide and to the same depth as the root-ball. Remove the tree from the container, gently tease the roots and cut away any circled or tangled roots if required.

Step 3

Position in hole and backfill with soil, gently firming down. Form a raised or doughnut shaped ring of soil around the outer edge of the plant's root zone. This helps keep water where it's needed. Always water in well after planting to settle the soil around the roots and keep the soil moist for several weeks while the new plant establishes.

Step 4

Mulch around the base with organic mulch, like bark chips, sugarcane or pea straw, keeping it away from the trunk.

Step 5

Water deeply, once or twice a week, depending on weather conditions.

Step 6

Feed in autumn and spring with Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser to promote strong root development, healthy foliage & flowers.

How to grow taxus in a pot

Step 1

Step 1: Choose a pot at least 600 mm wide and deep. Position in full sun to part shade.

Step 2

Step 2: Fill chosen pot with quality potting mix, such as Yates Potting Mix with Dynamic Lifter. Remove the shrub from the container, gently tease the roots and cut away any circled or tangled roots.

Step 3

Step 3: Position in hole and backfill with potting mix, gently firming down. Water in well.

Step 4

Step 4: Water deeply, once or twice a week, depending on weather conditions.

Growing tips

Small to medium-sized plants that are slow growing, but make dense hedges. They take a long time to reach maturity.
Tolerant of harsh pruning and severe frosts.
Suitable for larger pots where they can be trimmed to shape or used for topiary.