65. Irish Yew
(Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata')
Other Common Names: Common Yew, European Yew
Family: Taxaceae ...
Irish Yew [English]: Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata'
Irish Yew [English]: Taxus baccata 'Stricta'
Irish-Moss [English]: Soleirolia soleirolii
Irish-Moss [English]: Sagina subulata
Irisleaf Rush [English]: Juncus xiphioides ...
baccata ‘Stricta' (also called ‘Fastigata'), the Irish yew, was among the early university plantings and still can be seen framing doorways of some 250 older campus buildings (e.g., the entrance to Roble Gym and Dance Studio); ...
The Irish Yew, a plant of striking form, has been over-used by those who do not consider the effect of things on the landscape.
It is considered a good substitute for the popular Irish yew (Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata'), which is not well-suited to New England. Shown here is the original plant growing at Hicks, on Long Island.
There are numerous cultivars, including forms with golden foliage (such as ‘Aurea’), upright habit (such as ‘Stricta’, which is also known as ‘Fastigiata’ or ‘Hibernica’, the so-called Irish yew), ...
 See also: Taxus, Green, Yew, Taxus baccata, Evergreen
  
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