Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata’ has an erect and columnar growth habit, slowly forming a narrow, upright column of closely-packed branches. Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata’ features small, dark-green leaves and maintains its narrow shape without the need for clipping. Taxus baccata is evergreen and native to Europe, northwestern Africa, and Iran. Learn more about Taxus baccata. Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata’ was discovered in 1767 by George Willis on the slopes of the Cuilcagh mountain near Florencecourt, Ireland.