Taxus baccata 39ivory tower39 earns its name from its striking erect habit and its beautiful 39snow45covered39 appearance in spring its leaves are white turning a creamy yellow in summer it flourishes in most soil conditions and prefers cold exposed sites unusually taxus baccata 39ivory tower39 prefers sunny areas but will be fine in the shade warning 45 this plant is toxic to plants or animals height 300cm 401183441 spread 30cm 40123441