Maureen Columnar Yew Tree

Maureen Columnar Yew (Taxus × media 'Maureen') is a slow-growing, dense evergreen with sharply ascending branches and tightly spaced, dark green needles. Its narrow upright shape works as a vertical accent, hedge, screen, foundation planting, or topiary subject. ## Garden Use Choose sun or part shade and well-drained soil; this selection has low tolerance for salt and persistently wet conditions. A nursery profile lists a 5–6 ft height and 2 ft width at ten years, while longer-grown plants may continue beyond that stage. [NVK Nurseries](https://www.nvknurseries.com/plant/Taxus-x-media-Maureen) · [Dancing Oaks Nursery](https://dancingoaks.com/products/taxus-x-media-maureen-columnar-yew) ## Foliage and Form The sharply ascending, columnar branches carry closely spaced, narrow dark green needles. Small ornamental berries appear in autumn. Allow time for its slow growth when planning the eventual height and spacing. [NVK Nurseries](https://www.nvknurseries.com/plant/Taxus-x-media-Maureen) ## Maintenance Water intermittently and keep drainage good; avoid wet, compacted locations. The plant tolerates pruning and can be shaped for a hedge or topiary, or left untrimmed for a softer profile. In exposed sites, protect it from drying winter winds. Yew seeds and foliage should not be eaten.