Strong vertical structure, year-round greenery, and enduring elegance
FEATURES:
- Narrow, upright form makes it ideal for hedges, screens, or vertical accents
- Dense, dark-green evergreen foliage provides all-season interest
- Tolerates pruning well, allowing for shaping into hedges or topiary forms
- Extremely long-lived and adaptable to a variety of soils and conditions
- Shade tolerant — thrives in part shade to full sun
- Excellent cold hardiness, withstanding harsh northern winters
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Captain Upright Yew is an excellent choice when you want to add height and structure without overwhelming your design. Use it in groupings to define outdoor rooms, or line a pathway for a dramatic formal effect. Because it responds well to pruning, you can maintain its narrow profile in smaller spaces or allow it to grow naturally taller for stronger vertical impact.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 15-20' tall
- Mature Width: 4-6' tall
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Spacing: 4-6' apart
Captain Upright Yew
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Taxus cuspidata 'Fastigiata'
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Strong vertical structure, year-round greenery, and enduring elegance
FEATURES:
- Narrow, upright form makes it ideal for hedges, screens, or vertical accents
- Dense, dark-green evergreen foliage provides all-season interest
- Tolerates pruning well, allowing for shaping into hedges or topiary forms
- Extremely long-lived and adaptable to a variety of soils and conditions
- Shade tolerant — thrives in part shade to full sun
- Excellent cold hardiness, withstanding harsh northern winters
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Captain Upright Yew is an excellent choice when you want to add height and structure without overwhelming your design. Use it in groupings to define outdoor rooms, or line a pathway for a dramatic formal effect. Because it responds well to pruning, you can maintain its narrow profile in smaller spaces or allow it to grow naturally taller for stronger vertical impact.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 15-20' tall
- Mature Width: 4-6' tall
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Spacing: 4-6' apart
Why plant Captain Upright Yew?
How to use Captain Upright Yew in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
Captain Upright Yew grows at a slow to moderate rate, adding about 6–12 inches of growth per year. Its steady growth ensures a long-lived, manageable tree.
Yes, one of the best qualities of Captain Upright Yew is its shade tolerance. It thrives in part shade and can even adapt to full shade, making it highly versatile.
While Yews are less favored by deer compared to many broadleaf plants, they may still browse in areas with high deer pressure, especially in winter. Protection is recommended if deer are common in your area.
