Taxus baccata Tiny T - Yew

Taxus baccata Tiny T is a dwarf form of common yew that has many advantages. This small conifer with elegant charm, which naturally forms a dense, rounded cushion, is very useful for structuring small spaces, both in the ground and in pots. With its glossy dark green foliage and always neat silhouette, it stands as a reliable choice for low hedges, formal borders, or miniature topiaries. It is also a very versatile plant, undemanding and almost maintenance-free. And a great alternative to dwarf common boxwood!

Taxus baccata Tiny T (‘Her2016T02’ PBR) belongs to the Taxaceae family. It is a cultivar developed by Herplant BV via Plantipp®, registered very recently in Europe in February 2022. This very slow-growing yew forms a dense cushion approximately 30 to 50 cm tall and wide at 10 years old. Its structure is strongly branched from the base. It is a true dwarf yew, whose compactness is stable in the long term. According to projections, after 20 or 30 years, it should not significantly exceed 60-70 cm, but there is a lack of long-term data for this recent cultivar. The foliage is evergreen in winter, composed of fine, flat, glossy dark green needles arranged regularly. This dense foliage maintains a neat appearance all year round, and the plant tolerates repeated pruning well, without generating too much waste. Very resistant to cold (down to –25 °C) and to drought once well established, it adapts equally well to sun, partial shade, or even full shade.
The dwarf yew Tiny T does not produce any fruits or fertile seeds. In 2022, it was honoured with the silver medal at GrootGroenPlus.

The common yew in its wild form (Taxus baccata) is a slow-growing European conifer, which can reach 20 m in height at maturity, characterised by a tiered habit and exceptional longevity. Its evergreen foliage, formed of flat needles arranged in two opposite ranks on the twigs, and its bright, toxic fruits (red arils) make it an easily identifiable species. The Taxus genus comprising around thirty species, is appreciated for its tolerance to pruning, its hardiness, and its adaptation to various climates. Tiny T embodies all these qualities in a controlled size, suited to contemporary gardens and small spaces. The common yew belongs to the botanical family Taxaceae.

Understated, elegant, and always impeccable, Taxus Tiny T naturally finds a place in neat small gardens, urban patios, or Japanese-inspired scenes. At the edge of a border or in a large container, it adds substance to displays with its rounded silhouette and dense, dark green foliage all year round. It also works well alongside perennials such as Heucheras with purple foliage, Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa) or evergreen ferns in a cool, shady atmosphere. Thanks to its resistance to drought and pollution, it is also suitable for city gardens or balconies.