Taxus Baccata ‘Semperaurea’

Golden English Yew with a Quiet, Architectural Presence

The Taxus baccata ‘Semperaurea’ is a refined, slow-growing golden yew cultivar celebrated for its understated elegance and enduring resilience. Known for its soft, golden-toned needles that deepen to warm green in maturity, this evergreen brings a subtle luminosity to both modern and classical garden compositions. Its compact structure and steady growth rate make it a long-lived architectural element - cultivated not for spectacle, but for enduring presence.

Botanical Profile

A distinguished selection of the European Yew (Taxus baccata), the ‘Semperaurea’ cultivar is valued for its golden new growth and balanced, naturally symmetrical branching. Its fine texture and muted colouring allow it to pair harmoniously with sculptural perennials, stone elements, and contemporary container designs.
Hardy, adaptable, and exceptionally long-lived, this cultivar is well-suited for collectors who appreciate plants of subtle refinement and quiet character.

Cultivation & Care

• Light: Full sun to partial shade; golden tones intensify with more light.

• Water: Even moisture during establishment; thereafter, highly drought-tolerant.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly alkaline to neutral soils.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy; withstands cold winters with ease.

• Growth Habit: Compact, slow, and naturally tidy - ideal for containers, structured beds, or long-term specimen planting.

A Note from TOMs FLOWer CLUB

Each Taxus baccata ‘Semperaurea’ offered at TOMs FLOWer CLUB is organically cultivated, not over-fertilised, and fully established. Our focus on slow, balanced growth ensures resilient plants with strong root systems and refined architecture - perfect for discerning collectors and curated outdoor spaces.