Irish yew

Irish yew (Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata') requires moist but well-drained soil, and moderate watering. Water your Irish yew twice per week, providing approximately 1 inch of water each time. Watering is best done in the morning so that the foliage has time to dry out before sunset. If your plant is located in a container, water it deeply, then wait until the soil is dry 2 inches below the surface before watering again. If your plant is planted in a garden bed, you may need to add a thick layer of mulch around the root zone to help retain water and keep the roots cool.

The Irish yew (Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata') prefers full sun to partial shade, with exposure to at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. When grown in a full sun location it will form a dense, pyramidal shape. When grown in partial shade it will become open and less dense. It is best to give the Irish yew the most sunlight possible during the summer months when days are naturally longer, to ensure that it maintains a dense shape. During the winter months, when days are shorter, providing the Irish yew with 4-6 hours of direct sunlight is ideal.

Pruning for the Irish yew should be done in late winter or early spring, before the growth flush begins. When pruning Irish yews, it is important to not take more than 1-third of the total growth at any 1 time. Pruning lightly on an annual basis allows for the development of natural, symmetrical growth and will help the plant stay healthy and beautiful. Removing excessive growth can be damaging to the plant and inhibit its growth, so it is best to take only small amounts at a time.