Golden English Yew Taxus baccata 'Aurea' Description Bright golden needles. Produces bright red berries in Autumn and persist into the Winter. Growth Rate: Upright, dense and oval Mature Height: 8' to 12' (244 cm to 366 cm)Mature Spread: 8' to 12' (244 cm to 366 cm)Growth Rate: Slow More Details Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial ShadeCold Hardiness Zone: 4Drought TolerantAttracts BirdsLandscape Use: Hedge and topiary