Shrubs

If 'Majestic Pillar'

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Hardiness Zone 4

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Family Taxaceae

Taxus × media 'Majestic Pillar' is a remarkable yew variety, highly prized for its slender shape and persistent dark green color, making it an ideal choice for modern gardens and formal landscaping. This cultivar is distinguished by its narrow, conical, almost columnar habit, perfect for use as a tall hedge, border plant, or as a specimen to add verticality to a space. What makes 'Majestic Pillar' particularly unique is its ability to retain its color throughout the year, even in winter, and its high resistance to varied soil conditions. Adapted to a wide range of soils, including slightly alkaline soils, this yew is also tolerant of urban pollution, making it an excellent choice for urban gardens or high-traffic areas. In addition to its elegant shape, it is highly valued for its ease of maintenance and its robustness against diseases, making it an ideal plant for gardeners looking for a conifer that is both decorative and low-maintenance. Thanks to its dense foliage and graceful shape, 'Majestic Pillar' creates an imposing focal point in any garden while remaining easy to care for.

Taxus × media 'Majestic Pillar'

Soil and care

The rightconditions.

Fertilization Balanced fertilizer in spring

Bloom and dimensions

The completeprofile.

Bloom periodNot specified
Flower colorNot specified
Foliage colorDark green
Foliage typePersistent
FruitingNot specified
Maximum height10 to 13 ft (3 to 4 m)
Maximum width1 to 1.5 m (3 to 5 ft)
Growth rateSlow
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature-40 °C (-40 °F)

Its strengths, naturally.

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Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

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