Yew Evergreen Hedging Plant | Taxus Baccata
Yew Evergreen Hedging Plant | Taxus Baccata
Yew Evergreen Hedging Plant | Taxus Baccata
Yew Evergreen Hedging Plant | Taxus Baccata

Yew Evergreen Hedging Plant | Taxus Baccata

Taxus Baccata
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Size: 80-100cm

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Product Information
Known as the English Yew or simply Common Yew, Taxus baccata is one of the most elegant and long-lasting evergreen hedging plants available. With its dense, dark green foliage, slow growth, and superb shade tolerance, Yew is ideal for creating formal boundaries, privacy screens, or timeless garden structure.

Highly valued in both traditional and contemporary landscapes, Yew is a classic choice for topiary, maze hedges, and high-end garden design where precision and permanence are key.

Growing Conditions

Yew thrives in well-drained soil, including chalk, loam, clay, or sandy types, and prefers neutral to alkaline conditions. It will grow well in full sun, partial shade, or even deep shade, making it exceptionally versatile. Yew does not tolerate waterlogged ground, so good drainage is essential.

Where to Plant It

Perfect for formal hedging, structured garden rooms, low to tall boundaries, or sculpted topiary, Yew adapts beautifully to a range of garden styles. It is well suited for heritage landscapes, cemeteries, and high-end residential gardens where a low-maintenance, architectural look is desired.

Foliage, Flowers & Berries

Yew features flat, dark green needles arranged in a dense, horizontal pattern. Though often overlooked, small yellow flowers appear in spring, followed by bright red berries (arils) in autumn on female plants, which are highly attractive to birds. Its evergreen canopy offers year-round privacy, shelter, and visual appeal.

Size & Growth

  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate (20–30 cm per year)
  • Ultimate Height: Easily maintained at 1–4 metres
  • Spacing: 2–3 plants per metre for dense coverage
  • Time to Establish: 3–6 years for a full, formal hedge

Delivery charges are calculated at checkout based on the method, the specifics of your order, and your location.

Hedging & Multi-stem Trees (Pallet Delivery) : Price is primarily based on the number of pallets required and your postcode/delivery zone.

Standard & Pleached Trees (Specialist Courier): Price is based on distance from our nursery, product quantity, and product size (e.g., height/girth).

To keep your Yew hedge healthy and thriving, water it regularly during dry spells, particularly in the first two years after planting. Ensure the soil has good drainage to avoid root rot. Apply mulch around the base in spring to help conserve moisture, enrich the soil, and reduce weed competition. Trim once a year, ideally in late summer or early autumn, to shape the hedge and maintain its dense, tidy form. With proper care, Yew will form a majestic, long-lived evergreen hedge that stands the test of time.

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