Rising Star Yew

Strongly upright narrow Anglojap yew with dense dark green foliage forming a tight column — ideal for very narrow spaces, formal accents, and architectural hedging where width must be tightly controlled. (Taxus media 'Rising Star')

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With its narrow, pyramidal form and rich evergreen foliage, Taxus ‘Rising Star’ is a versatile choice for hedges, screens, or vertical accents. Hardy, long-lived, and easy to prune, it adds year-round structure and elegance to both formal and natural landscapes.

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Growing Information

Growing zone guide

Growing Zone Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7

Sunlight Bright light, Partial shade to full shade

Type of Soil Slightly acidic to neutral

Mature Height 10 to 15 ft.

Maintenance Level Moderate maintenance

Water Requirement Moderate watering (once a week)

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Additional Information

Growth Rate	Moderate; 6–10" of growth per year under good conditions. Reaches 10–15 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide at maturity, upright pyramidal habit.
Colorful Leaves	No
Flowering	Yes
Bloom Color	Yellow , Green
Ornamental Berries	N/A
Disease resistant	Yes
Cold Tolerant	Yes
Heat Tolerant	No
Drought Tolerant	No
Deer Resistant	No
Edible	No
Wildlife Attraction	Provides dense shelter for birds and small mammals. Berries (red arils) eaten by some birds, though seeds inside are toxic.
Self-pollinating	Cross-pollinating
Seasonality	Evergreen year-round, providing constant structure. Spring: minor flowering (not ornamental). Summer–fall: berries (red arils) may form on female plants. Winter: foliage maintains color and form, valuable in landscapes.
Ideal For	– Formal hedges, screening, foundation plantings, specimen accents, vertical evergreen structure, shade-tolerant landscapes
Leaf Description	Evergreen, needle-like foliage, flat and lance-shaped. Dark green, glossy needles held densely along stems. Provides a year-round lush, refined appearance.
Flower Description	Very inconspicuous yellowish-green male flowers in spring. Female flowers are even less noticeable.
Pruning & Maintenance	Tolerates heavy pruning and shaping; ideal for hedging and topiary. Light prune in late spring to early summer after new growth flushes. Remove dead or damaged branches any time of year. Avoid cutting back into bare wood; yews may not regenerate from old stems.
Water Needs	Moderate; water deeply and consistently during establishment (first 1–2 years). Once established, fairly drought tolerant but best with supplemental water during prolonged dry spells. Avoid standing water and heavy clay soils.
Light Needs	Grows well in full sun to part shade; tolerates full shade better than most conifers. Best form and density achieved with at least a half day of sun.
Harvesting	Not grown for harvest; purely ornamental. Arils not suitable for culinary use.
Fertilizing	Apply balanced, slow-release fertilizer (10-10-10 or similar) in early spring. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which may lead to weak growth. Annual compost or leaf mold mulch helps maintain soil fertility.
Additional Care Tips	N/A
Pollination	Dioecious (male and female plants separate). Insect- and wind-pollinated; female plants produce fruit only if a male is nearby.
Companion Plants	Shade-tolerant perennials: Hosta, Heuchera, Ferns, Pulmonaria. Woodland shrubs: Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Pieris, Hydrangea. Formal designs: Boxwood, Ilex crenata, Buxus for evergreen structure. Pairs well with flowering spring bulbs or shade perennials for contrast.